Quick facts about elephants
Where they live: Africa and Asia
How big they can get: Up to 15,000 pounds (6,800 kilograms)
What they eat: Grass, roots, leaves, fruit and tree bark
Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, and they're also one of the most unique-looking animals. With their characteristic long trunks, floppy ears and thick legs, there is no other animal quite like them. Learn more about the different types of elephants, their breathtaking intelligence, and the modern-day threats to their survival.
