The African Elephant The African elephant is the largest of all of the living land mammals. It is also one of the most powerful, yet gentle creatures who live in peaceful family units. A family unit is made up of a mature females, also referred to as cows, and their calves (babies). Every member of the family unit is related. When an elephant in the family dies, the other elephants in the herd will actually grieve over the loss. They will bury their dead with twigs and leaves, and ...

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