Elephas africanus

Mother and daughter elephants
(Zool.) A mammal of the order Proboscidia, of which two living species, Elephas Indicus and E. Africanus, and several fossil species, are known. They have a proboscis or trunk, and two large ivory tusks proceeding from the extremity of the upper jaw, and curving upwards. The molar teeth are large and have transverse folds.
Elephants are the largest land animals now existing. They are not particulary fond of men, but sometimes they are curious and approach them (as can be seen on this picture, taken from of our tent, while camping somewhere in Africa. The flaps of the tent moved in the wind and frightened the young female).

( Picture: Rob Ruggenberg )