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Brilliant Elephant Facts

Elephants are the world's biggest terrestrial animals. The three surviving elephant species are the Indian, savannah, and forest elephants. In comparison to the other two species, the Indian elephant has tiny ears and is considerably smaller. Africa is home to both savannah and woodland elephants. Due to increasing poaching and habitat degradation, all elephants are critically endangered. Elephant Facts to Consider: Elephants live in herds, with the oldest and smartest female member leading the way. When male elephants reach the age of 12, they will leave the herd. Before they are mature enough to live alone, they will establish "bachelor" herds (life on their own). Elephants sleep for around 2-3 hours each day. The remainder of their time is spent eating. Elephants are omnivores (eat only plants). Acacia is an elephant's preferred food. Elephants will avoid the tree if ants crawl on it because ants may harm the elephant's delicate trunk. Trunk is a massive, muscu