What type animal is a babar?

Babar is a fictional character created by De Brunhoff ( a French author) he is the King of the Elephants. His wife is named Celeste. there are numerous pachyderm characters in the Forest Kingdom. One would assume Babar- pronouned usually Bay-Barr- would support Republican candidates. AOOWWW! That"s Right your Highness.The equivalent of the Hot Line is the Trunk line, get it!