Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

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.

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 – they do …

Be Part of Something Giant One of the Smithsonian's National Zoo’s Asian elephants is pregnant — and a trunkload of joy is arriving soon! It's a rare and joyous milestone for this endangered species.

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 Western Africa.

Dec 8, 2025 · The Elephant Person Database There is also a section with 3940 persons affiliated with elephants, from 1802 families, including historic genealogical research, when available and relevant. …

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 elephants don’t …

There are three distinct species of elephants: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

Elephant is the common name for any of the large land mammals comprising the family Elephantidae in the order Proboscidea, characterized by thick skin, tusks, large pillar-like legs, large flapping ears, …

Elephant poaching and demand for ivory are driving this mammal toward extinction. The large ivory tusks on either side of their face—used for foraging for food and water—have long been desired by …