How did natural selection affect elephants?

Natural selection has significantly influenced the evolution of elephants, particularly in their physical and behavioral traits. Traits such as large size, long trunks, and tusks have provided advantages in foraging, social interaction, and protection against predators. However, in recent years, human activities like poaching have led to a shift in natural selection, favoring tuskless elephants, as those without tusks are less targeted. This change highlights how environmental pressures can reshape species over time.