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Elephants are mammals of the family Elephantidae and the largest existing land animals. Three species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. African elephants are listed as vulnerable and Asian elephants as endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. One of the biggest threats to elephant populations is the ivory trade, as the animals are poached for their ivory tusks. Other threats to wild elephants include habitat destruction and conflicts with local people. Elephants are used as working animals in Asia. In the past, they were used in war; today, they are often controversially put on display in zoos, or exploited for entertainment in circuses. Elephants are highly recognisable and have been featured in art, folklore, religion, literature, and popular culture. Groups of elephants, or herds, follow a matriarchal structure with the eldest female in charge. The matriarch relies on her experience an

The Singapore Zoo was initially called as the Singapore Zoological Gardens or the Mandai Zoo. It is now commonly known as the Singapore Zoo. It occupies 28 hectares i.e. 69 acres on the margins of Upper Seletar Reservoir within the heavily forested central catchment area.  Singapore Zoo was built by the fund granted by the Government of Singapore and opened on 27.06.1973. Here birds and animals are kept in spacious and landscaped enclosures which separated from the visitors by dry and wet moats. The moats are concealed with vegetation or dropped below the line of sight. The dangerous animals that can climb well are housed in landscaped glass-fronted enclosures. Many shows such as King of the Skies show, High Flyers Show, Dining with Parrot etc. are being held every day at this Zoo for the use of visitors. Here variety of Birds and Animals are found in the Zoo.   The photos depicting the places here shown are worth to visit with family and kids. Please click the subscribe button as free