The African elephant is the largest terrestrial mammal in the world! It is therefore quite natural that he reigns supreme in the savannah. What characterizes him is undoubtedly a huge trunk, large ears that he uses to cool himself & huge defenses. The trunk is actually an extension of their lip & nose, allowing the elephant to communicate, to bring water & food to his mouth, to pull & transport branches & to shout. His tusks are made up of ivory & enamel & are actually two teeth, used as a tool & as a defense in combat. The elephant lives in herds of around 20 individuals & spends most of its time looking for food. He feeds mainly on leaves, bush or tree branches, fruit or bark.