Elephants
Definition
Elephants are large mammals from the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea. There are three existing species - Asian elephant, African bush elephant, and African forest elephant.
Analogy
You can think of elephants as giant librarians of the animal kingdom because they have excellent memory recall which helps them remember locations of water sources during dry seasons or even recognize other elephants after years apart!
Related terms
Pachyderm: A term used for large mammals with thick skin like elephants, rhinoceroses or hippos. It's like calling someone "tough-skinned".
Matriarchy: A social system where females hold primary power positions in roles such as leadership. In elephant herds it's usually an older female called matriarch who leads.
Endangered Species: Animals or plants at risk of becoming extinct due to various factors such as habitat loss or hunting. It's like being on a dangerous cliff edge.
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