Collectible Wildlife Gifts | Elephant, African, Plastic Toy Animal, Gift, Realistic Figure, Educational Model, 2 1/2" F3542 B17

Our Toy Plastic Elephant, 2 1/2 Inches Long This small realistic-looking plastic African elephant has a gentle expression. It has detailed tusks and large ears! Our plastic elephant will serve well as a collector's item or a toy. It is perfect for a shoebox diorama, school project, or as a novelty item. The elephant figurine is 2 3/4 inches inches from trunk to tail, and stands 1 1/2 inches tall. Come see our other elephant collectibles, toys, and gifts. African Elephant Facts Until recently, it was believed that there were only two species of elephant - African and Asian (Elephas maximus). However, in 2004, DNA evidence proved that there are actually two true species of African elephant - African savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) and African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis). African savannah elephants are the largest elephant, African forest elephants are slightly smaller and Asian elephants are the smallest elephant. African elephants have larger ears than the Asian elephant. In the African species, both the male and female elephants have large visible tusks. In the Asian species only the males have large visible tusks. The females have small tusks called tushes that are not usually visible. African elephants only have one dome on the top of their head, and the flat forehead is slightly sloped. The Asian elephant has two distinct domes at the top of its head. There is a projection on the end of the elephant's trunk that is referred to as a "finger." African elephants have two "fingers" on the end of their trunk, and will use a grasping motion when picking things up. (This is much like the way we use our thumb and forefinger.) The Asian elephant has only one "finger," so it has to curl the end of its trunk around anything it wants to pick up. All three elephant species are endangered because of poachers who hunt them for their tusks. Collectible Wildlife Toys is the market leader in providing high quality, realistic toys of all types! Every one of our items is heavily inspected for quality craftsmanship and authenticity. Our products make great gifts for your family and friends! Additionally, our lifelike animal figurines and plush make for great displays and educational sets. We are happy to serve our wide range of clientele from parents to educators, gift shop owners and many more! Our team works hard to ensure you get a great toy. All products from CWG are checked for quality to ensure you receive order in perfect condition. From plush sharks to educational animal growths cycle we offer the perfect toy or gift for any occasion.