Elephant - Wikipedia Elephants are the largest living land animals Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus)
What are elephants? | Britannica What are elephants? Elephants are the largest living land animals, characterized by their long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs,
Elephant | WWF | World Wildlife Fund Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other elephants, or suck up water for drinking or bathing, among other uses
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!
African elephant - WWF African elephant: strong, smart, but vulnerable Help us protect these incredible, intelligent giants
Elephant - San Diego Zoo Animals Plants There are many stories about elephants—you’ve probably heard of Horton, Babar, and Dumbo If all elephants seem the same to you, take a closer look There are three types of elephants that are usually recognized: African savanna elephants, African forest elephants, and Asian elephants
Elephant - African Wildlife Foundation African bush elephants are the larger of the two and their tusks curve out, while their forest-dwelling cousins are darker and have tusks that are straighter and that point downward Elephant poaching and demand for ivory are driving this mammal toward extinction
In Depth Facts - Global Sanctuary for Elephants This section contains more in depth facts about elephants, sound files, and videos It dives a deeper into behavior and the impact of captivity