Elephants
The largest existing land animal, the elephant, is an iconic animal of both Asia and Africa. Elephants are enjoyed by numerous travellers in their natural habitat.
UnderstandElephants are the largest existing land animals and are regarded as the "gentle giants" of the animal kingdom. They are scattered throughout most of Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia. They are herbivores.
Destinations
Stay safeElephants are big enough that they can hurt you accidentally if you are close to them. An aggressive elephant, or one that feels threatened, can easily kill you – keep your distance and act calmly.
RespectAs aforementioned, elephants are endangered. Therefore, you should do your part, as a model citizen, to protect these animals from further danger.
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Sources and licences
- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Elephants" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: flowcomm, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons