‘elepani/Elephant

Elephants are gentle giants and the largest land animals on Earth. They live in tight-knit families led by wise matriarchs, while males strike out on their own as they grow older. Their trunks are masterpieces of nature—2 meters long, weighing over 300 pounds, and made of 100,000 muscles—used for everything from hugs to snorkeling. With ears that double as cooling fans, tusks for digging, and a heart for community, elephants embody strength, loyalty, and memory. They can even swim, proving that these massive herbivores are more graceful than they look.