The evolution of the elephant species initiates the modification of an elephant's genetic traits through sequential generations; hence the independent species divided into distinct divisions. The subspecies therefore evolved and developed independently, eventually expanding and branching off to form advanced species, culminating in the formation and evolution of the modern elephant species. The current elephant is a large herbivorous mammal, native to South Asia and Africa. The elephant species is the largest existing land animal, belonging to the family Elephantidae and the order Probiscidea. The elephant is characterized by the possession of a versatile trunk, capable of grasping objects and ivory tusks. The evolution of the elephant species originated in the Eocene and early Oligocene, dating back perhaps 60 million years earlier. The first proboscideans inhabited and populated all the continents of the world, with the exception of Australia and Antarctica. The elephant species has gone through five major phases of evolution, Phosphatherium, Moeritherium, Phiomia, Primelephas and the current stage of evolution, the modern elephant Loxodonta Africana and Elephas Maximus, called elephant elephant. Africa and Asia. The original proboscids established the basis for perhaps 352 species and subspecies. However, due to the immense escalation of human settlements, massive habitat destruction and ultimately illegal poaching, only two major species unfortunately continue to exist within society. The first ancestor of the elephant existed 60 million years earlier. The prehistoric genus Phosphatherium initiated the evolution of the modern elephant species. Although the primitive mammal was the first......middle of paper......circumstances led to the formation of a rather short and broad neck, in addition to the modification of the second pair of incisors of the upper jaw into ivory tusks, although the two rudimentary tusks present in the lower jaw remained tiny. The physical adaptations adopted by early elephants led to the evolution of what is now recognized as the modern elephant species. The Phosphatherium, Moeritherium, Phiomia and Primelephas form the evolutionary lineage of the modern elephant, adapting larger physical structures, such as the skull, bones, limbs, figure and ears. Unfortunately, the survival of the elephant species is threatened. Humans pose a great threat to the endangered elephant species and endanger the survival and coexistence of the elephant. The evolution and continued reproduction of the elephant illustrates an important element of society.