What are some adaptations of African elephants?

Throughout Africa, from the Cape of Good Hope to the Mediterranean Sea. HABITAT: Open savannah to scrub forest, equatorial forest. ADAPTATIONS: Elephants have the following adaptations that help them survive in the wild. read more

The African elephant adapted to its environment with its large size, big ears, thick eyelashes, ivory tusks and long trunk. The large size of the African elephant makes it nearly impervious to predators. read more

There are two distinct species of elephants: African elephants (Loxodonta africana) and Asian elephants (Elephas maximus). They both live in hot, somewhat inhospitable environments, with occasional droughts and plenty of predators to threaten prey animals, but their adaptations have helped them to survive these conditions. read more

2.Elephant's use their trunk to suck up and spray water on their skin. This adaptation helps them cool off in the hot habitats. 3.Their long tusks are sharp and curved. This adaptation allows them to dig up roots to eat. Cool facts!! The African elephant's trunk is actually their nose and upper lip. Trunks can be used as snorkels. read more