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Elephants are the largest land animals, comprising three species: African savanna, African forest, and Asian elephants, all sharing a common ancestry. They are social, matriarchal animals known for their intelligence and communication, using their trunks for various tasks and playing a vital role in their ecosystems as keystone species. Unfortunately, elephants are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.

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Elephants are the largest land animals, comprising three species: African savanna, African forest, and Asian elephants, all sharing a common ancestry. They are social, matriarchal animals known for their intelligence and communication, using their trunks for various tasks and playing a vital role in their ecosystems as keystone species. Unfortunately, elephants are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.

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Elephants

Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, known for their impressive size, intelligence, and

emotional depth. There are three species of elephants: African savanna elephants, African forest

elephants, and Asian elephants. Each species has unique characteristics, but all share a common

ancestry.

Elephants are highly social animals, living in matriarchal herds led by the oldest female. These

herds consist of closely related females and their young, while males often live solitary lives or form

small bachelor groups. Elephants communicate through a range of vocalizations, including

low-frequency rumbles that can travel long distances.

One of the most distinctive features of elephants is their trunk, a highly versatile tool used for

feeding, drinking, and social interactions. Their large ears help regulate body temperature, and their

tusks are used for digging, stripping bark from trees, and defense.

Elephants play a crucial role in their ecosystems, often referred to as 'keystone species.' They

shape their environment by uprooting trees, dispersing seeds, and creating waterholes during dry

seasons. Sadly, they are endangered due to poaching and habitat destruction.

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