Elephantidae Collection

African Elephant - crossing Letaba River, backlit by evening light. Kruger National Park, South Africa
ASW-4866 African Elephant - crossing Letaba River, backlit by evening light. Kruger National Park, South Africa. Loxodonta africana Alan J. S

Indian elephant, c. 1898
Jung Pasha or Jung Pershad was one of four Asian elephants brought back to London Zoo by Bertie, Prince of Wales (the future King Edward VII) following his tour of India during 1875-76

Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) male, India

Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) male, walking through forest, South India

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd walking in the plains during the dry season, Masai-Mara Game Reserve, Kenya. October

Sketch of an elephant, with descriptive notes
Original watercolour drawings and illustrated MS relating to Indian Birds, forming one of a set of volumes from which the illustrated MS work by Tickell on Mammals, &c

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd walking in a line, Etosha National Park, Namibia

RF- African elephant (Loxodonta africana) at sunset. Chobe National Park, Botswana. Endangered species

Mammoth skeleton drawing
Plate 10 from Memoires de L Acadamie Imperiale des Sciences, Vol 5, 1815

Tooth from a woolly mammoth
Tooth from an extinct woolly mammoth, specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Homo heidelbergensis in action
A reconstructed scene by Angus McBride showing Homo erectus killing an elephant. Homo heidelbergensis lived for about 1.5 million years and is believed to have used sophisticated tools

Woolly Mammoth
Illustration of a woolly mammoth in a snowy landscape

22, 000 - 30, 000 years old Venus figures
Left to right. a) In fired clay from Moravia. b) In mammoth ivory from France. The Willendorf Venus c) In limestone from Austria. d) In mammoth ivory from Ukraine

Upper Palaeolithic tools 18 - 30, 000 years old
L-R: a) Bone used to make needle blanks. b) Bone needle. c & d) Harpoon head and Barbed Point carved from antler. e & f) Two heads carved in mammoth ivory

African Elephants -Loxodonta africana-, herd with young at the waterhole, Addo Elephant National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa

George the elephant, 1935
Two attendants brush down the African elephant George in the Central Hall in one of several shots of Museum staff taken by Weekly Illustrated photographers for an article that appeared in February

Mammal and Whale Gallery
Models of an Asiatic elephant (left) and an African elephant (right), on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24) at the Natural History Museum, London

Loxodonta africana, African elephant
A close-up of an African elephant adult male bull, on display in the Mammal and Whale Gallery (number 24), at the Natural History Museum, London

Augustus H. Bishop with elephant tusks, May 1912
Augustus Bishop arrived at the Museum in 1904, aged 23, after three years training as a taxidermist

African elephant in Central Hall, February 1910
Photographed in 1910 just three years after his arrival, the African elephant later nicknamed George, was obtained from the taxidermists Rowland Ward Ltd

The Natural History Museum at Tring
Gallery 3 at the Natural History Museum at Tring, the sister museum of the Natural History Museum, London

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

George in the entrance, April 1927, the Natural History Mus
The removal of George the African elephant from the Central Hall in April 1927 for remounting

Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) walking, Yala National Park, Southern Province, Sri Lanka

RF-Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) dust bathing. Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free)

RF - African elephants (Loxodonta africana) in water, trunks touching, Zimanga game reserve, South Africa. (This image may be licensed either as rights managed or royalty free.)

Elephant (Loxodonta africana), male standing on hind legs to reach acacia pods with Cattle egrets (Bubulcus ibis) in background. Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) in water, Lekoli River, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Africa. Vulnerable species

RF - African elephant (Loxodonta africana) calf walking with trunk raised, Amboseli National Park, Kenya, August

Young African elephant (Loxodonta Africana) with ears spread in aggressive posture Etosha National Park, Namibia

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) at waterhole drinking at night, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Desert dwelling African elephants (Loxodonta africana) matriarch leading her family in the Hoanib River bed, Damaraland. Namibia

African elephants (Loxodonta africana) swimming across Chobe River, trunks raised above surface for breathing, Chobe National Park, border between Botswana and Namibia

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) drinking, Etosha National Park, Namibia, March

Close up of an African elephant (Loxodonta africana) eye showing long eyelashes, Sabi Sands Game Reserve, South Africa

African elephant head portrait (Loxodonta africana) Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, Africa

Group of African elephants (Loxodonta africana) silhouetted at sunrise, Okavango Delta, Botswana

An abstract image from a low angle of elephants as they walk from Hwange national Park to Chobe National Park, Botswana An abstract image from a low angle of elephants as they walk from Hwange

Elephant abstract walking through sunset Elephant abstract walking through sunset

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) herd with calf, silhouetted, Botswana

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) female and calf under tree in the rain, Masai-Mara game reserve, Kenya

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) hidden behind a bush, Marataba Private Reserve, Marakele National Park, South Africa

Elephant (Loxodonta africana) using termite mound to reach for food, Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) calf and adult trunk, Zimanga game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

African elephant (Loxodonta africana) calf in water, Zimanga game reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

African elephant (Loxondota africana) in a marsh, flapping its ears, Masai Mara, Kenya. March

Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) herd passing through Sal tree forest, Jim Corbett National Park, India

African bush elephant, (Loxodonta africana) two head to head playing, Zimanga Private Nature Reserve, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

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Elephantidae, the family of majestic creatures that includes the Indian elephant and African elephant, has captivated humans for centuries. In this captivating collection of images, we catch a glimpse into their world. In c. 1898, an Indian elephant stands proudly, its regal presence commanding attention. Its wrinkled skin tells stories of wisdom and resilience accumulated over generations. African elephants are showcased in various settings - crossing the Letaba River in Kruger National Park as the evening light bathes them in a golden glow. Their silhouettes against the backdrop create a mesmerizing sight. In Etosha National Park, Namibia, a line of Loxodonta africana marches forward with purposeful strides. These magnificent creatures move together as one unit, exemplifying strength in unity. The dry season brings challenges to these African elephants as they traverse vast plains searching for sustenance. Undeterred by adversity, they press on with determination etched upon their faces. As sunset paints Chobe National Park in hues of orange and pink, an African elephant stands tall amidst the breathtaking scenery. This image captures both power and tranquility simultaneously. Delving into history reveals fascinating remnants from ancient times - a drawing depicting a mammoth skeleton reminds us of our shared ancestry with these incredible beings. Homo heidelbergensis comes alive through artistry capturing moments when early humans interacted with Elephantidae species; it is awe-inspiring to witness our connection throughout time. Nature's wonders sometimes take unexpected turns - at Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa, an African elephant attempts to mate with another bull showcasing nature's complexity and diversity even among these gentle giants. George the elephant leaves his mark on history; captured here in 1935 is his undeniable charm that continues to captivate hearts worldwide till this day. Within Mammal and Whale Gallery lies evidence of Earth's rich biodiversity where Elephantidae holds its rightful place as a symbol of strength and grace.