An African elephant’s ears are extremely large and billowing, while Asian elephant’s ears are smaller and look crumpled. An African elephant’s trunk is very different from an Asian elephant ...

They are easily recognized by their large bodies, huge fan-like ears, and long trunks ... it is no secret that African elephants are massive animals. Reaching between 10 and 13 feet tall and ...

They can’t afford the water loss. The African elephant has the largest ears of any animal, accounting for 20% of their overall surface area. They make useful fans, but also have other mechanisms ...