Elephant Family

On the edge of the African Savanna, there are deep forests of trees
These are the home of the magnificent forest elephant families
They are the largest land mammals on earth living up to 70 years old
With the deepest feelings and expressive emotions and hearts of gold

Their ears are shaped like the country they live in, roaming wild and free
They play a critical role in the eco system shaping the habitat you see
In the dry season they use their tusks to dig up dry riverbeds to run
Creating watering holes for many animals to drink and splash in the sun

They are matriarchal in female led groups protectively watching over their young
Sucking water through their trunks they splash and shower each other having fun
Feeding on shrubs and trees their trunks seek out tasty things to find
And are also great for snuggling each other, so affectionate and kind

Roaming great distances while they forage for food and space
Their incredible memory helps them remember place to place
No other creature can trumpet with such an incredible sound
Or make the earth shake when they run like thunder upon the ground

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