About the africans elephants back

African elephants are known for their large ears, which help regulate their body temperature, and their impressive tusks, used for digging, foraging, and defense. They are the largest land mammals on Earth, with males weighing up to 12,000 pounds. African elephants are social creatures, living in matriarchal herds, and they play a crucial role in their ecosystems by helping to shape the environment through their foraging habits. However, they face significant threats from habitat loss and poaching for ivory.