Modern elephants survived ancient climate change. More than 180 other species, including mastodons, didn't

The elephants we know and love today may be the ultimate survivors. While there are only three species of elephants now -- all of which are endangered and can be found across Africa and Asia -- they once belonged to a group called proboscideans that included 185 species living around the world.

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