Elephants belong to the only remaining elephant family in Afrotheria, Proboscidea.
Do elephants live in their families?
All elephants are herds of animals with a very clear social structure. The herd is usually headed by the patriarch, the oldest female, and consists of daughters, sisters, and their descendants. Male elephants stay in the herd until puberty and move away as they grow older.
How many elephants do you have in your family?
African elephants are very social creatures and live in herds led by the patriarchs of older single women. In the savanna, the family unit consists of about 10 people. Families may come together to form a clan of up to 70 members. Male elephants, or bulls, usually live alone.
Below you will find two helpful answers on a similar topic. 👇
Do elephants live in families?Do slugs have 4 nose?