Elephants are ginormous mammals! They are the largest living land animal. Male elephants can reach up to 3m tall and can weigh between 4,000-7,500 kg. They are known for their big ears, trunks and their tusks. A fun fact is, their ears are shaped like the content Africa, and that is where they originated! Their tusks are made out of ivory, which is a rich substance used to make ornaments and jewelry. Every year, elephants are being killed for their tusks by tens of thousands of people. More than 80% of herds are missing from some regions. Thankfully, it is actually now illegal to kill an elephant. These animals spend up to 12-18 hours everyday just eating grass, plants, and fruit, crazy! Eating all that food means they have to use the bathroom a lot. Elephant poo actually helps the soil stay fertile and disperses tree seeds. They also create footpaths and dig waterholes. They make a big impact on the environment, so don’t kill these magnificent animals!