Skip to main content

Posts

Featured

About the three species of elephants

Two elephants in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya. Photo: Teti Sulu / © IFAW What makes these three species similar—and what makes each unique. Elephants are one of the most awe-inspiring animals to walk the earth. They’re also one of the most endangered.   How much do you know about the three species of elephants that you are helping to protect? 🌍 What are the three species of elephants? African forest elephants, African savannah elephants, and Asian elephants. 🐘 Do they all have tusks? African forest elephants:  Yes, both males and females have tusks, and they’re thin, straight, and point downward—unlike the curved tusks of savannah elephants. This helps them move through thick, forested areas.   African savannah elephants : Yes! Both male and female African savannah elephants have tusks.   Asian elephants : Some male Asian elephants have large, prominent tusks. However, most female and some male Asian elephants have small tusks, called tushes. Asian ele...

Latest Posts

40 grocers, 5 cities: Our plastic survey results

Trump's January 6th insurrectionist pardons are an ongoing threat to public safety

Statement of Presidential Medical Concerns to the U.S. Senate