ELEPHANT

ELEPHANT

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. There are two species of elephant. The Asian elephant and the African elephant live on separate continents. A group of elephants is called a herd.

* They have characteristic long noses, or trunks used for many purposes, particularly breathing, lifting water, and grasping objects.

* Large floppy ears.

* Their incisors grow into tusks, which can serve as weapons and as tools for moving objects and digging.

* Wide, thick legs can carry their great weight.

If encountered in the wild, an elephant can be one of the most dangerous creatures in the world.

DIET

Nearly 80% of an elephant's day is spent feeding. Tree bark is a favorite food source for elephants. It contains calcium and roughage, which aids digestion and also consume grasses, small plants.