Elephants
African and Asian Elephants
A visual resource that compares features of the Asian and African Elephants.
African Elephant
Brilliant footage of a family of elephants crossing the Namib desert and searching for food from BBC’s Wild Africa series.
25 Elephant Facts
Scattered throughout sub-Saharan Africa and South and Southeast Asia, elephants are the world´s largest land animals. Traditionally, two species of these amazing giants are recognized, the African elephant and the Asian elephant. Because of numerous reasons such as poaching or habitat destruction, the world´s population of elephants has been drastically decreasing.
African Elephant Facts
Weighing up to 6000 kg (6.6 tons) and measuring up to 3.3 m (10 ft.) at the shoulder, the African elephant is the world’s largest land mammal. It is characterized by its highly dexterous trunk, long curved tusks, and massive ears.
Fun Elephant Facts
Did you know?
Elephants pay homage to the bones of their dead, gently touching the skulls and tusks with their trunks and feet. When an elephant walks past a place that a loved one has died, he/she will stop still for a silent and empty pause that can last several minutes.
Simple and easy to read facts for your KS1 or KS2 children.
All about Elephants
This is a fantastic resource that is broken down into sub headings for easy navigation. It is great to show your children the benefits of this and why it is used in their reports.
