Elephants

Is it true an elephant's ears are shaped like the country they come from? Yes the ears are different. Asian elephants have ears shaped like the continent of India, while African elephants have ears shaped like the African continent.

What is the largest animal in the world? African elephants are the heaviest land animal. Large males can weigh more than 13,000 pounds and are 12 feet tall at the shoulder. Overall though, the blue whale is the largest mammal in the world, weighing more than 100 tons.

How much food does an elephant eat each day? Adult elephants require 300 pounds of food and 40 gallons of water daily.

How many muscles in an elephant's trunk? 40,000

What is the lifespan of an elephant? They can live up to 70 years.

What does a newborn elephant weigh? About 200 pounds.