Elephant

Elephants are a select group of proboscideans that is part of the family, Elephantidae. They are the largest living land animals, with three extant species are recognized, the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Elephantidae are the only surviving family in the order, Proboscidea, with extinct members include mastodons. Elephantidae also contains extinct members such as mammoths and straight-tusked elephants. Notable features of the elephant includes it's tusks, a long proboscis called a trunk, massive legs, and tough but sensitive skin, as well as their ears. African elephants have larger ears and concave backs, while Asian elephants have more complex backs and smaller ears.

Elephants are found in sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and Southeastern Asia, mainly found in savannas, forests, marshes, and deserts. Elephants are herbivores, and will stay near water when it is accessible. All three living elephant species are considered to be keystone species, due to impact on their environments.