- 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 . . .
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 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 | 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
- Columbus Zoo | Baby Elephant
A baby Asian elephant in Ohio is a beautiful reminder of what’s possible when we all work together for wildlife And with another elephant calf on the way this fall, the adventure is just beginning Stay tuned for more baby updates, behind-the-scenes peeks, and ways to get involved
- Elephant: Characteristics, Diet, Facts More [Fact Sheet]
Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus): Smaller than African elephants, with smaller, rounded ears, and only the males typically have large tusks Each species has adaptations suited to their environments, from the vast open plains of the African savanna to the dense forests of Asia
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