Wild ANIMAL GUIDE ยท AGES 5โ€“10

Elephant facts
for curious kids.

Meet the elephant, a wild animal connected with Forests and grasslands. This short guide uses simple facts from our Hello, Animal! learning cards.

Friendly illustration of a elephant
HOMEForests and grasslands
SIZEGiant
GROUPWild

TWO FACTS TO REMEMBER

What makes a elephant interesting?

  • Elephants use their trunks to smell, pick up food, and drink.
  • Elephants live in close family groups.

Imagine how its habitat helps it find food, shelter, and space to move.

GUESS THE ANIMAL

Can you solve this clue?

I am very big, and I use my long trunk to drink water. Who am I?
Show the answer

It's a Elephant!

TRY THIS TOGETHER

Turn one fact into a conversation.

1. Notice

Look at the picture. What body feature do you notice first?

2. Remember

Say one elephant fact in your own words.

3. Wonder

What would you like to learn next about this animal?

MORE ANIMAL FRIENDS

Keep exploring.

FREE LEARNING TO TAKE WITH YOU

Print, play, and visit the village.

The 50-animal Discovery Deck, stories, games, and Living Village remain free to explore.

QUICK QUESTIONS

Elephant FAQ

Where do elephants live?

This Hello, Animal! guide lists their home as Forests and grasslands.

How big is a elephant?

For a simple child-friendly comparison, we classify the elephant as giant.

What is one elephant fact to remember?

Elephants use their trunks to smell, pick up food, and drink.