Elephant

Second only to the saurian, elephants and their relatives are the largest of all beastial herbivores. Although there are many species of elephants, they are easily recognizable their opposable trunks and at least one pair of ivory tusks protruding from their mouths. Depending on the species, some elephants have large ears and thick leathery skin that protects them from the heat of the sun while others, such as mammoths are more acclimated to cold environments sporting thick coats of fur.

Another notable feature that elephants and their relatives possess is their intelligence and memory. In fact, they have been known to hold grudges against poachers or hunters for months and even years enacting revenge as the herd comes in full force to attack their settlment or village. Such behavior is reflects the strong familial bond amongst an elephant herd as each member fiercely defends its own, collectively raises their young, and mourns the loss of a herd member.

In general, elephants tend to be largely unaggressive, albeit quite wary, towards humanoids. However elephants have been known to be quite welcoming to druidic tribes and other groups in tune with nature. In fact, they have been known to regularly communicate, visit, and even aid these individuals in the protection of their environment. If an elephant herd has had negative encounters wiuth humanoids in the past, they will become extremely territorial upon future encounters. When provoked, elephants rarely fight alone unless separated from its herd. While defenders of the herd engage their enemy; the others guard and escort the young or elderly to safety away from the fray.

Scientific Name

Savannazh Loxodonta

Origin/Ancestry

Savanna-Born

Lifespan

~65 Years

Average Height

~3 Meters

Average Length

~6 Meters