Elephant
The world's largest land animal
About Elephant
| Characteristic | massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. |
|---|---|
| Weight | Male Elephant(2 to 7 tons) and Female Elephant(3 to 5 tons) |
| Size | 9 to 12ft |
| Speed | 40 km/h |
| Lifespan | 65 years or more |
| Foods | (grasses, leaves, shrubs, fruits and roots) depending on the season and their habitat |
| Family | Ursidae |
| Scientific name | the African (Loxodonta africana) and Asian (Elephas maximus) elephants. |
| Numbers left | approximately 415,000 African elephants and 40,000 to 50,000 Asian elephants left |
| species of bear | African Savanna (Bush), African Forest and Asian. |
Fun Fact
Communication
Communication:
They use a variety of sounds to communicate, including some that are too low for humans to hear.
Memory
Memory:
Elephants are known for their incredible memory and can remember locations of water holes over long distances and periods of time.
Trunk Versatility
Trunk Versatility:
An elephant's trunk is an incredibly versatile tool, used for breathing, smelling, touching, grasping, and producing sound. It has over 40,000 muscles!
Social Creatures
Social Creatures:
They are highly social animals and live in tight-knit family groups led by a matriarch (an older female).
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