Names of Animals, Babies and Groups. Home - National Wildlife Federation. Adventure of Riley. Biology For Kids - KidsBiology.com. Kids' Games, Animals, Photos, Stories, and More. Cleveland Metroparks Zoo - AEC Webcam. There is no mistaking an elephant for anything else.
They are the largest living land animal, and have a unique trunk and tusks that no other animal has. The trunk contains more than 40,000 muscles and is capable of both great strength and great dexterity. In addition, the elephant has enormous ears that if flaps back and forth as a threat display, or to cool its body. Males can grow to 11 1/2 feet tall and weigh 12,000 pounds. Females can grow to 9 feet and weigh 6,000 to 10,000 pounds.