Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth and belong to the mammal class. There are two main species: the African elephant and the Asian elephant. African elephants have larger ears, concave backs, and both males and females may have tusks. Asian elephants have smaller ears, a more arched back, and usually only the males grow tusks.
One of the most striking features of elephants is their long trunk. This trunk functions as a nose, a drinking tool, and a way to carry objects. It is both strong and sensitive, capable of performing delicate tasks like picking a single flower. Their tusks are used for defense, digging, and finding food.
Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals. They usually live in matriarchal groups led by a dominant female. They communicate through sound, touch, and even ground vibrations. Their memory is exceptionally strong, which is why the phrase "an elephant never forgets" is well known.
As herbivores, elephants spend 16 to 18 hours a day eating and can consume up to 150 kilograms of leaves, grasses, and fruit daily. They also need a lot of water—up to 100 liters per day—so they often migrate near water sources.
Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and especially the illegal ivory trade, their populations are under threat. That’s why elephants are protected by various conservation programs around the world.
One of the most striking features of elephants is their long trunk. This trunk functions as a nose, a drinking tool, and a way to carry objects. It is both strong and sensitive, capable of performing delicate tasks like picking a single flower. Their tusks are used for defense, digging, and finding food.
Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals. They usually live in matriarchal groups led by a dominant female. They communicate through sound, touch, and even ground vibrations. Their memory is exceptionally strong, which is why the phrase "an elephant never forgets" is well known.
As herbivores, elephants spend 16 to 18 hours a day eating and can consume up to 150 kilograms of leaves, grasses, and fruit daily. They also need a lot of water—up to 100 liters per day—so they often migrate near water sources.
Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and especially the illegal ivory trade, their populations are under threat. That’s why elephants are protected by various conservation programs around the world.
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00:00Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth and belong to the mammal class.
00:06There are two main species, the African elephant and the Asian elephant.
00:11African elephants have larger ears, concave backs, and both males and females may have tusks.
00:19Asian elephants have smaller ears, a more arched back, and usually only the males grow tusks.
00:26One of the most striking features of elephants is their long trunk.
00:31This trunk functions as a nose, a drinking tool, and a way to carry objects.
00:38It is both strong and sensitive, capable of performing delicate tasks like picking a single flower.
00:45Their tusks are used for defense, digging, and finding food.
00:50Elephants are highly intelligent and social animals.
00:53They usually live in matriarchal groups led by a dominant female.
00:59They communicate through sound, touch, and even ground vibrations.
01:04Their memory is exceptionally strong, which is why the phrase,
01:08an elephant never forgets, is well known.
01:11As herbivores, elephants spend 16 to 89 hours a day eating,
01:16and can consume up to 150 kilograms of leaves, grasses, and fruit daily.
01:24They also need a lot of water, up to 100 liters per day,
01:28so they often migrate near water sources.
01:31Unfortunately, due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict,
01:36and especially the illegal ivory trade,
01:38their populations are under threat.
01:40That's why elephants are protected by various conservation programs around the world.