: Recognizable by smaller ears and a more "arched" back; they have been closely linked to human culture for millennia. Fun Fact for Kids

: They are the largest living land mammals on Earth. Evolutionary Timeline

: The largest land animal, found across the savannas of sub-Saharan Africa.

: Mammoths and mastodons are the most famous extinct members, often depicted alongside Neanderthals in prehistoric contexts. The Three Living Species

: Elongated incisor teeth that continue to grow throughout the animal's life.