This Elephant Blog

This blog will inform you of the largest land mammal still in existence today - The ELEPHANT! Everything from the basics of their anatomy to the intricate and loving families they form in their native lands will be discussed here. We will go over the interesting facts of these gentle giants, share the characteristics they display, and tell some of the amazing and beautiful stories that abound around these wonderful animals!!!  
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Quick Facts


Size: Up to 12 feet

Weight: 3.5 - 6.5 tons (7,000 13,200 lb)

Lifespan: 70+ years

Habitat: Dense forest to open plains

Diet: Herbivorous

Gestation: About 22 months

Predators: Humans




Did You Know?...


Elephants are distinguished by their high level of intelligence, interesting behavior, methods of communication, and complex social structure.  


Elephants are very social, frequently found touching and caressing one another and entwining their trunks.


Elephants demonstrate concern for members of their families. They take care of

weak or injured members and appear to grieve over a dead companion.


Elephants care for wounded individuals of their family and are unique in that the

identify and look after elephant bones.