What are Elephants
Common Name: Elephant
Scientific Name: Loxodonta (African Elephant) or Elephas maximus (Asian Elephant)
Type:Mammal
Group Name: Herd
Height: 8.9-11 feet tall on average
Length: 18-21 feet on average
Weight: ~12,500 pounds
Lifespan: An African Elephant has a lifespan of 60-70 years, and an Asian elephant has a lifespan of 48 years.
The main function of an elephant’s trunk is for feeding and drinking.
(Click to see elephant spraying water)