The African Elephant-King of The Big Five

The largest living land mammal, the African elephant is a sight to behold on Uganda's sprawling savannah. Their massive black forms can be seen from far away marching across the grasslands in search of the incredible amounts of vegetation they need to eat each day, along with around 30to 50 gallons of water. This constant grazing is essential to the ecosystem, as it prevents the savannah and shrub-land from turning into impenetrable forest. The elephant's trunk is by far its most useful feature-it is used with absolute precision to dig, signal, gather food, spray water and dust, siphon water into the elephant's mouth-and even as an extra foot! They are also sociable, affectionate animal, and have been observed caressing companions with their trunks, and greeting other family member when they meet. They will care for weaker individuals, adopt orphaned calves and even display grieving behavior over dead companions. On a Uganda Safari one easily catch the African Elephants in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National parks.