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Elephants have always captured the imagination of many civilization. When the Greeks first came in contact with the majestic beast they first though of it as a monster. No living creatures this big had ever been seen before! And from there some tales grew and eventually the existences of the elephants reached the rest of Europe through legends…and war. It is important to realize the elephant had all the attributes of a fighting machine in the mid-antiquity. In certain battles the use of elephants was the element to determine which side would win as the enemies, who never seen such a beast, would cower in fear. But nowadays the situation has changed and these animals are more understood and throughout this visit you will learn and expand your knowledge on the elephant. Elephant facts await!

Elephants are the biggest land mammals still alive. They have been divided in two families: The Elephas and the Loxodonta. Actually there are only tree species of elephants still present: The African bush Elephant, The African Asian Elephant and the Asian Elephant (Indian Elephant). The mammoths where part of this family but have completely disappeared by the 2000 B-C.

Here are some elephant facts :

The elephants can live between 50 and 70 years. The oldest known elephant lived 82 years old.

They are the symbol of wisdom in the Asian culture and they are renowned for their great memory and intelligence.

The word ‘elephant’ comes from the greek “ἐλέφας” which means ivory.

The adults in good condition are said to have no natural predators except the humans which are a real threat to them.

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Elephant facts

Welcome to elephant facts !

We are pleased to have you here and learn more information and facts about elephants!

Elephant facts is a website about educating you to the fragile beauty of the biggest land animal: the elephant.

On elephant fact you can find various information that will keep you informed of the anatomy, the species and various elements that makes the elephants so unique.

Enjoy :

- elephant facts team.