Weighing up to 6,000kgs and measuring up to 3.3m at the shoulder, the African Elephant is the world’s largest land mammal. A combination of the upper lip and nose, an African elephant’s trunk is extremely versatile. Elephants use their trunk for smelling, breathing, detecting vibrations, caressing their young, sucking up water, and grasping objects. The tip of their trunk is comprised of two opposable extensions, or fingers, which allow for extreme dexterity.