Massive head is supported by strong ligament, indicated by hump on back of neck. Each foot has three toes, with each toe ending in a separate hoof. Wide, square mouth adapted for grazing. African Elephant Largest living terrestrial mammal. Much larger ears than the Asian elephant.
Skin is dull brownish gray in color.
The elephant cools itselt by flapping its ears. The elephants ears contain many tiny blood vessels. When the elephant flaps it's ears, the cooled blood then travels through the rest of the animals body to cool it. Elephants also throw mud and water on themselves to cool off. Most distinctive of the big cats.