When it comes to elephants, size means strength. Trunk, tusks, skin, legs – everything is BIG. The elephant is the mightiest of mammals by design.
Like little dung beetles, the elephant’s strength means survival. They can build shelters, protect themselves from predators and find food and water.
An elephant’s trunk makes it even bigger, helping it reach high branches for feeding. This super-strong, flexible fifth limb is made of about 40,000 muscles. Trunks can lift trees and make excellent weapons…
Yup, a well-aimed trunk swipe can kill a lion!
Bull elephant tusks can measure over three metres long. Their extraordinary structure means they can take massive force without breaking.
An elephant’s mighty bite is over 30 times as strong as a human’s!
African male elephants weigh around 6,000kg, while females…