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The Trunk Down There
Elephant penises are prehensile — they can move independently, swat flies, and even scratch the elephant's belly.
Elephant
Elephantidae
The largest land animals have correspondingly impressive reproductive anatomy and complex mating behaviors.
Vital Stats
🏷️ TypeMammal (largest living land animal)
🌍 Found InAfrican savannas and forests; Asian forests and grasslands
📏 SizeMales: 3-4m tall, 4,000-6,000kg | Females: 2.5-3m, 2,700-3,600kg
⏳ Lifespan60-70 years
🔞 Sexual MaturityMales: 10-15 years | Females: 9-12 years
💕 Mating SystemPolygynous (males compete for access to females)
🤰 Gestation22 months — longest of any land animal
👶 Offspring1 calf every 4-5 years
🍆 Penis Size1.8 m
⏱️ Sex Duration45 seconds
🔬 Notable AnatomyMales have prehensile penises (can move independently) up to 1.8m long
⚖️ Sexual DimorphismMales significantly larger; tusks often longer