ELEPHANTIDAE, Gray, 1821

Don E. Wilson & Russell A. Mittermeier, 2011, Elephantidae, Handbook of the Mammals of the World – Volume 2 Hoofed Mammals, Barcelona: Lynx Edicions, pp. 50-79 : 50

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scientific name	ELEPHANTIDAE
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Family ELEPHANTIDAE View in CoL (ELEPHANTS)

• Largest terrestrial mammals with stout body, characteristic long, highly dexterous proboscis extended from upper lip, large ears, column-like limbs, and small tail.

• 670-900 cm. View Figure

• Afrotropical and Indo-Malayan Regions. View Figure

• All major habitats in Africa, including tropical forest, woodland, savanna, and desert; primarily wooded habitats in Asia.

• 2 genera, 3 species, 3 taxa.

• 2 species Endangered, 1 species Vulnerable; none Extinct since 1600.