- Elephant - Wikipedia
Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea; extinct relatives include mammoths and mastodons
- Elephant | Description, Habitat, Scientific Names, Weight, Facts . . .
Elephant, largest living land animal, characterized by its long trunk, columnar legs, and huge head with temporal glands and wide, flat ears Elephants are grayish to brown in color, and their body hair is sparse and coarse
- Elephant Facts | Mammals - BBC Earth
The elephant is the largest living land animal This giant, plant-eating mammal lives in family groups with complex social orders and is capable of remarkable feats of memory – they do say elephants never forget!
- Elephant | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
Elephants, the largest land mammals, still face being killed for their tusks Help WWF’s elephant conservation efforts to fight poaching, conflict and habitat destruction
- Elephant Animal Facts - A-Z Animals
The elephant is the largest land animal in the world These massive giants exhibit all kinds of complex behavior that in some ways mirror our own behavior but in other ways are distinct and unique to them
- Elephant facts | Animals | National Geographic Kids
Check out our ten elephant-astic elephant facts! Elephant facts 1) There are three different species of elephant – the African Savannah elephant, the African Forest elephant and the Asian elephant Elephants are known for their large ears, tusks made of ivory and their trunks 2) Elephants are the world’s largest land animal!
- African elephant, facts and photos | National Geographic
Elephant ears radiate heat to help keep these large animals cool, but sometimes the African heat is too much Elephants are fond of water and enjoy showering by sucking water into their trunks
- Elephant Facts | Mammals | Animal Kingdom | Biology Explorer
On this page, we will explore all about elephants including their evolution, types, diets, anatomy, habitats, special adaptations, lifespan, predators, and interesting elephant fun-facts more
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