Learning to identify African elephants is not as difficult as you might think — it just takes careful observation and a little practice. By paying attention to key features like the elephant’s sex, body size, tusk shape and size, and the unique shape and markings of an elephant’s ears, you can learn to recognize individuals with confidence. ElephantVoices’ eight step-by-step modules will guide you through the main characteristics we use in the field to identify elephants.
How to sex African elephants
How to age African elephants
Using tusk characteristics to ID African elephants
Using ear notches & tears to ID African elephants
Using ear lobe size & shape to ID African elephants
Using trunk & face to ID African elephants
Using body characteristics to ID African elephants
Using the tail to ID African elephants
The largest video and audio library of elephant behaviors.