elephants

Elephants are a type of very big animals. They are so big that they can weigh more than 8,000 pounds! They have a long trunk that they can use to pick things up and drink water. They also have big ears that they can flap to help them stay cool in hot weather. Elephants can also use their trunk to make loud noises called trumpet calls. They are usually very friendly animals and like to live in big groups.