- 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)
- 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 | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The African savanna elephant is the largest elephant species, while the Asian forest elephant and the African forest elephant are of a comparable, smaller size
- 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 facts | Animals | National Geographic Kids
Discover awesome elephant facts with Nat Geo Kids You'll discover different elephant species, learn where they live and more
- 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
- 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
- About Elephants – International Elephant Foundation
There are three distinct species of elephants: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
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