Elephants are large land mammals. Three species of elephant are living today: African Bush Elephant, African Forest Elephant and Asian Elephanty ( known as the Indian Elephant). Elephants were once classified with other thick-skinned animals. Did you know that Elephants are actually very hairy, they are ussually found on dry land such as Africa. Elephants can live up to 50-70 years. The oldest recorded Elephant lived up to 82 years. i will talk to you more about animals later bye. : )