Illustration representing Elephants (Proboscidea)
Order

Proboscidea

Elephants

3 species in this taxon

order of mammals Elephants (Proboscidea) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 1 families with 3 known species. This includes the family groups Elephants. Among its members, 3 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). Well-known representatives include African elephant. It belongs to Mammals (Mammalia).

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