what are elephants related to
There are two living relatives of this group, the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) and the larger African Savanna Elephant (Loxodonta africana). These two elephants are closely related to the extinct mammoths that once roamed the planet.
Here are 10 facts that link manatees and elephants as long-lost relatives. 1. Scientifically, manatees and elephants are classified as subungulates. Other mammals in the Subungulata superorder are hyraxes and aardvarks. 2.Manatees and elephants have an uncommon-shaped heart that is spherical. To compare, most mammals have a single-pointed tip at the base (i.e., âheartââshaped). 3.