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Classification of the Elephant family
Mammalia; Eutheria; Proboscidea; Elephantidae

There are two species: Loxodonta africana (African Elephant) and Elephas maximus (Asian Elephant). Two extinct taxa are recognized: Mammut americanum (Mastodon) and Mammuthus primigenius (Mammoth).

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Elephas
3 Sites

Loxodonta
14 Sites

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Elephants in Zoo and Circus - Elephant encyclopedia written by an elephant keeper. In English and German. The Elephant Information Repository - Information about the elephant family, and links to related Internet resources. Elephants at Nature Haven - Personal page about elephants. African and Asian Elephants - Notes on the elephant family. International Elephant Foundation - IEF supports and operates worldwide conservation and education programs on Asian and African elephants in human care and in the wild, emphasizing management, protection, habitat studies and scientific research. Introduction to the Proboscidea - Type collection database, and links to external resources. Pachyderm - Online elephant magazine with news, elephant science, tracking reports, forum and webcams.

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