Elephants

The San Diego zoo provides this site, like the National Zoo, to not only profile their African elephants, but also give general information on elephants to the site's visitors. In addition to their 11 personal elephant pages, the San Diego Zoo has fun facts, photos (including some of the baby elephants), and a brief overview of the 2008 African Elephant Conservation Program in Kenya.

Did you know that elephants cry, play, and laugh just like humans do! From this site you can learn all about elephants, from their family structure to their anatomy, and even their personality! You may find that you and this giant animal have a little more in common than you think!

The American Wildlife Foundation covers the physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, and more of the elephant. Quick facts and photos can also be reached from the site giving the researcher great tools and information.

The National Zoo's site provides information, specifically on the Asian Elephants that are living at the zoo. They profile the different elephants, one currently named Shanthi and give information not only on the type of elephant she is, but her interactions and personal stories. Web cams, photos, and much more can be reached through this site.

Elephants, largest of all land animals, are among the most recognizable and beloved creatures on Earth. Enjoy this site and a tender piece on elephants getting "spa" treatments in India. Also, find out how you can help save an elephant under threat.

How many bananas can you lift without toppling over? Find out when you play the National Geographic's Elephant Weightlifting Game. At this site you can also find out about elephants constantly on the search for food to sustain their massive bodies.

Wikipedia gives information on elephants from topics such as reproduction to intelligence and behavior. Hundreds of keywords can be clicked on and more information on topics can be found throughout this Wikipedia site. Great information for anyone who wants to learn about all aspects of the elephant is found here.