Sicilian Dwarf Elephant

The Sicilian Dwarf Elephant

The Sicilian Dwarf Elephant is an extinct elephant that is part of the proboscidea family.

Description

They were grey with a little bit of brown on them.  Their skin was rough and their size was around 1.5 to 2.3 metres.  They looked similar to other elephants however they were smaller.  Their tail was the same colour as their body.  They had brown over the outside of their ears and the inside was pink.

Habitat

Remains have been found in Sicily, Italy and the Mediterranean Islands.

Diet

They were well known as herbivores because they ate leaves

Extinction

The Sicilian Dwarf Elephant became extinct around 10,000 years ago.  It is suspected it was because of loss of habitat and over hunting.

We love the Sicilian Dwarf Elephants so we think they should be alive.

By Charlotte and Ruby