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)
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 | 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 Cam | San Diego Zoo Safari Park Meet the Safari Park’s biggest family From the matriarch’s leadership to the fearlessness of the youngest, discover the family dynamics of this multi-generational herd of African savanna elephants Experience their unique personalities and larger-than-life adventures as the explore their day together at Elephant Valley
Elephants | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute With fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants in the wild, every birth is a symbol of hope and a reminder that protecting elephants starts with all of us As Linh Mai learns and grows, the animal care team will continue to share updates on her health and social bonds within the herd
What are elephants? | Britannica Elephants are the largest living land animals, characterized by their long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs, ivory tusks, and huge head with wide flat ears
Elephants 101 - Education Learn about both Asian and African elephants and the threats facing these highly intelligent animals today
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
Elephants - World Animal Protection Elephants are the largest living land mammals on the planet As ecosystem engineers, they play a critical role in maintaining a healthy environment and ensuring the survival of many other animal and plant species But elephants are under threat Elephant habitat destruction, climate change, and poaching mean elephant populations in Africa and Asia are decreasing Here, you can discover our