Loxodontini refers to a tribe of African elephants that are characterized by their large, bulky teeth. These teeth are typically used by the elephants to crush tough vegetation, roots and even bark of trees. Synonyms for Loxodontini include the African elephants, tuskers, swamp elephants, and forest elephants respectively. The 'tuskers' nickname refers to the elephant's tusks, which can grow up to 3 meters in length, while 'swamp elephants' live in marshy areas and 'forest elephants' in the dense African rainforest. These synonyms help in referring to the different sub-species of the African elephant which, despite being under threat from poaching and habitat destruction, remain a majestic and iconic symbol of Africa.