Elephant

The elephant is a large mammal of the familia Elephantidae and the Proboscidea order. Traditionally, there are two recognized species, the African elephant (Loxodonta africana) and the elephant maximus (Elephas maximus), although some evidence suggests that African elephant shrubs and African forest elephants are distinct species (L. africana and L. cyclotis). Elephants are spread throughout sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. Elephantidae is the only familia of the still other Proboscidea order; Other families that are now extinct include mammoths and mastodons. Male african elephant is the largest land animal with a height that can reach 4 m (13 ft) and a mass of approximately 7,000 kg (15,000 lb). Elephants have special features, with the most striking is the proboscis or proboscis used for many things, especially for breathing, sucking water, and picking up objects. The serial teeth grow into fangs that can be used as weapons and tools for moving objects or digging. Its large earlobe helps regulate their body temperature. African elephants have bigger ears and hollowed backs, while Asian elephant ears are smaller and their backs are convex.
Elephants are herbivorous animals that can be found in a variety of habitats, such as savannas, forests, deserts, and swamps. They tend to be near the water. Elephants are considered a key species because of their impact on the environment. Other animals tend to keep their distance from elephants, and predators like lions, tigers. hyenas, and stray dogs usually only attack young elephants. Female elephants tend to live in family groups, consisting of one female with her children or some females that are associated.