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 | 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.
Elephants: Facts about Earth's largest living land animals
Feb 18, 2025 · The African savanna elephant lives on the savanna and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, while the African forest elephant lives in the rainforests of Central and …
Elephant Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth
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 …
About Elephants – International Elephant Foundation
There are three distinct species of elephants: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas …
About Elephants | Elephant Conservation & Protection
Find out all about the Elephant, the challenges faced in modern day, and how the DSWT Sheldrick are helping to conserve this iconic creature.
Elephant - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants
The largest elephant on record was an adult male African savanna elephant. He weighed about 24,000 pounds (10,886 kilograms) and was 13 feet (3.96 meters) tall at the shoulder! Most …