African elephant for weightlifting
No land animal on Earth can lift as much weight as the African elephant, which can pick up a one-tonne weight with its trunk.
When not showing off their physical prowess, they actually use their versatile trunk, an extension of the upper lip and nose, for communication and handling objects including food.
The African elephant, the world’s largest terrestrial mammal, continues to roam the continent, but remain under threat from poaching and habitat loss. Although poaching elephants for their ivory has declined since a 1989 ivory ban, it remains a widespread problem, particularly in west and central Africa.
As strong as they are, elephants still need additional protection from the illegal ivory trade.
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