Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell   Elephants are large mammals that have long trunks and big ears. African elephants are the largest land animals in the world. They can get as tall as 13 feet (4 meters) and weigh as much as 14000 pounds (6 tonnes). The natural habitats of elephants are in the … Continue reading Why do elephants have tusks, big ears and long trunks?