Which mammal is the heavyweight of the land?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. Which mammal is the heavyweight of the land?

The Big Idea

Which land mammal is the heaviest? It weighs as much as a few cars! It's the African elephant!

Six Tons

Step one: Six Tons. The African elephant is the largest land mammal, weighing about six tons. That's as much as three or four cars.

Big Body Parts

Step two: Big Body Parts. Its heavy body is held up by thick legs. Its ears are huge and help it cool off.

Big Babies

Step three: Big Babies. A baby elephant weighs as much as a grown-up person when it's born. Elephants eat leaves, grass, and bark all day long to get enough food.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! Six tons. Thick. Cool it. All day.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! An elephant's trunk has no bones. It's as heavy as three or four cars. Ears help them cool off. Babies weigh about as much as a grown-up.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, find a safe sidewalk. Use chalk to draw an elephant footprint about 20 inches wide. Stand inside it. How many of your feet fit? Wash the chalk away when done.

Outro

The African elephant is the heaviest land mammal at about six tons, as much as three or four cars. Thick legs hold it up, huge ears help it cool off, and it eats plants all day long. Science is amazing! Keep asking questions! The more you look around, the more wonders you will find, so keep your eyes open! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!