Largest of Terrestrial Animals

Centuries ago, one of the ancient generals–Hannibal–used a large number of elephants while invading Italy. Imagine the great consternation of the small Italian (Roman) soldier when faced by such a large lumbering creature carrying three or four fully armed soldiers in a small tower-like enclosure on its back! The elephant’s heavy leathery skin formed a natural armor, while its powerful swaying trunk in addition to its long sharp tusks provided a strong combination of offensive weapons. Prior to...