The common name for the animal with a trunk is the elephant. Elephants are the largest land mammals, known for their distinctive long trunks, which serve multiple functions, such as feeding, drinking, and social interactions. There are three main species of elephants: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. Elephants are highly intelligent creatures, renowned for their complex social structures, strong familial bonds, and remarkable memory. They play a crucial role in their ecosystems by influencing vegetation patterns and creating pathways in dense forested areas, often referred to as "ecosystem engineers."