A baby elephant is called a calf. Born at 200+ pounds, raised by the entire herd, and doesn't know how to use its trunk for the first year.
22-month gestation — longest of any land animal
Born at 200+ lbs — already heavier than most adult humans
Doesn't know how to use its trunk — trips over it for months
Sucks trunk like a thumb for comfort
Entire herd helps raise the calf — "allomothers" assist
Calves drink 3 gallons of milk per day
Elephant herds are matriarchal — led by oldest female
Baby elephants suckle with their MOUTH, not trunk