The word elephant is derived from the Latin word elephas (genitive elephantis) 'elephant', which is the Latinised form of the ancient Greek ἐλέφας (elephas) (genitive ἐλέφαντος (elephantos, [1])) probably …

May 30, 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 …

Feb 18, 2025 · Discover interesting facts about elephants, the highly intelligent and social animals that roam Africa and Asia.

Smithsonian’s National Zoo recently welcomed the birth of an Asian elephant calf — the first in nearly 25 years.

Apr 13, 2026 · Elephants are the largest living land animals, characterized by their long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs, ivory tusks, and huge head with wide flat ears. They are found …

Elephants live in matriarchal herds and use tusks for survival. Habitat loss puts these intelligent giants at risk across Africa and Asia.

May 27, 2024 · An elephant's trunk is a fused nose and upper lip with ~40,000 muscles, used for breathing, smelling, grasping, drinking, dust-bathing, and trumpeting.

The African savannah elephant is considered an endangered species with population numbers estimated at about ~350,000-375,000 individuals. Populations in some parts of their range are …

Oct 19, 2023 · As the world's largest land mammal, elephants have quite the commanding presence. But did you know elephants can't jump? Or that baby elephants lose their first set of teeth and tusks, …

This section contains more in depth facts about elephants, sound files, and videos. It dives a deeper into behavior and the impact of captivity.