Elephants

* African Bush Elephant
* Woolly Mammoth
* Asian Elephant

**Elephants** are animals that appear in the *Legends of The Lion Guard* universe.  They live in the Pride Lands, Leopon Plains and the tree of life.

## Appearance

An elephant is characterized by its large head; two large ears that cover its shoulders; a large and muscular trunk; two prominent tusks, which are well-developed in both sexes; a short neck; a large, barrel-like body; four long and heavy legs; and a relatively short tail. The animal is protected by a heavy but flexible layer of gray-brown skin, dotted with mostly undeveloped patches of hair and long, black hair at the tip of its tail. They can have black, blue, gray, or green eyes.

## Information

Elephants are large land mammals in two genera of the family Elephantidae: Elephas and Loxodonta. Three species of elephant are living today: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian elephant.

The African bush elephant is the largest living terrestrial animal, normally reaching 6 to 7.3 metres (19.7 to 24.0 ft) in length and 3.5 to 4 metres (11.5 to 13.1 ft) in height at the head, and weighing between 6,000 to 9,000 kg (13,000 to 20,000 lb).

Elephants are mostly herbivorous. Their diet varies according to their habitat; elephants living in forests, partial deserts, and grasslands all eat different proportions of herbs and tree or shrubbery leaves. These animals typically ingest an average of 225 kg of vegetable matter daily, which is defecated without being fully digested. Elephants are capable of ripping apart all kind of plants, and knock down trees with the tusks if they are not able to reach the tree leaves. Elephants also drink great quantities of water, over 190 liters per day.

## Sociocultural characteristics

The elephants in the Pride Lands live in Kilio Valley, which is a valley with rolling hills, trees, and mild stone ridges. During each season, they go to Mizimu Grove to perform their first concert. Additionally, they participate in the Ukumbusho Tradition, a celebration that commemorates peace between their species and lions.

## History

### In Legends of the Lion Guard: Protectors of the Pride Lands

#### A Celebration in the Pride Lands

Ma Tembo’s Herd attends the Kupatana celebration.

#### The Pride Lands Games

Ma Tembo’s Herd attends the Pride Lands Games.

#### Kion and Nguruma's Birthday

Ma Tembo and Mtoto attend Kion and Nguruma's birthday celebration.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: Battle for the Pride Lands

Ma Tembo's Herd is among the Pride Landers gathered at Pride Rock to hear the news of Scar's return. When Scar commences his war on the Pride Lands, Ma Tembo's Herd is a part of the crowd gathered at the base of Pride Rock. Ma Tembo leads her herd to Kion and Mhina, offering their help at Kilio Valley, and Kion instructs them to put out the fires. Later, Ma Tembo's Herd participates in the final battle for the Pride Lands.

### Legends of the Lion Guard: The Dark Prophecy

The Lion Guard, Night Pride, and Kingiza patrol Bamboo Woods. Later, Makucha's Leap attack the elephants and golden wolves in Bamboo Woods, and Ullu and Cara are swift to warn the Lion Guard, Night Pride, and Kingiza. Fuli leads the Guard and a few Night Pride members to Bamboo Woods, but everyone is quickly apprehended and defeated in battle, sans Bunga, who ends up getting captured by Mama Binturong and Smun's Prickle.

## Notable Elephants

* Ma Tembo's Herd
	+ Ma Tembo
	+ Aminifu
	+ Chama
	+ Johari
	+ Mtoto
	+ Lulu
	+ Cheka
	+ Pembe
	+ Zito
	+ Zigo