The basics
What can an elephant’s trunk do?
A trunk is a super-nose and a tool — smelling, drinking, grabbing food, greeting friends, and lifting surprisingly heavy things.
Animals · Elephants
Elephants: Giants with Great Memories
Trunks, tusks, herds, and how elephants talk in rumbles.
Animals / Elephants
Elephants — what curious minds want to know
Trunks, tusks, herds, and the biggest land animals alive.
Largest
Land animal
Trunk
Nose + hand
Herds
Family life
Decades
Long lifespan
Family
Do elephants live in groups?
Females and calves often live in tight herds led by an experienced matriarch. Males may roam more on their own.
Elephants FAQ
Yes — ear size, head shape, and habitat differ between them.
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