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Fourth GradeElephantsYou may think that an elephant is an elephant. The factis, there are two very distinct types—Asian and African.Asian and African elephants have many things in common.Both species of elephants have long trunks, thick legs,huge heads, and little body hair. On the other hand, thereare noticeable differences. The African elephant is muchlarger and has much larger ears than the Asian elephant.Only male Asian elephants have tusks, but both male andfemale African elephants have tusks.