Systematics and taxonomy
Mammoths belong to the Elephantidae family, which also include Loxodonta (African elephants) and Elephas (Asian elephants). There are about 18 different species of mammoths.
It is important to note that mammoths are not modern elephants ancestors. Mammoths and modern elephants evolved from a common ancestor and lived on the earth together for about 4 million years.
