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Fun Facts About Elephants An elephant's skin can be up to one inch thick, but it is also very sensitive. The biggest elephant ever weighed 24,000 pounds and was 13 feet tall. They can hear each other's calls up to 5 miles away. Male elephants, or bulls, live alone once they become adults. However, the females, or cows, live in tight family groups led by the oldest female, called a matriarch. They have poor eyesight, but excellent hearing and sense of smell. Contrary to popular belief, elephants don't really like peanuts. They will throw sand and dirt on their backs to keep from getting sunburned. An elephant is smart enough to recognize itself in a mirror.
