African Elephant

African elephants comprise two living species: the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant. The savanna elephant generally has a larger body and ears, while the forest elephant is smaller and has straighter, downward-pointing tusks. Both use their trunks to smell, gather food and draw up water for drinking. Family groups usually consist of related females and their young, often led by an experienced female. Their feeding and movements help shape vegetation, and seeds carried in their dung can be dispersed across the landscape.