Elephant - Wikipedia

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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

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May 29, 2024 · 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 - Wikipedia

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African elephants are members of the genus Loxodonta comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis).

African Elephant - National Geographic Kids

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When an elephant gets a whiff of something interesting, it sniffs the air with its trunk raised up like a submarine periscope. If threatened, an elephant will also use its trunk to make loud...

Our top 10 facts about elephants | WWF

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Jan 31, 2024 · There are three species of elephant: African Savanna (Bush), African Forest and Asian. The ears of African elephants are much larger than their cousins and are described as being shaped like the African continent, whereas the ears of Asian elephants are shaped like the Indian subcontinent.

Elephant | WWF | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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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.

12 Incredible Facts About Elephants - Earth.Org

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Aug 12, 2024 · August 12 is World Elephant Day. To celebrate the wonderful animal, here are 12 interesting facts about elephants you might not know about.

African bush elephant | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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Jul 10, 2026 · elephant, (family Elephantidae), largest living land animal, characterized by its long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs, and huge head with temporal glands and wide, flat ears. Elephants are grayish to brown in colour, and their body hair is sparse and coarse.

About Elephants - International Elephant Foundation

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Three elephant species walk the earth today: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

Elephant Animal Facts - Elephantidae - A-Z Animals

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May 27, 2024 · An elephant can survive the removal of the tusks, but since the tusks are composed of living tissue, it is very painful and dangerous to the elephant and also reduces its quality of life.