A HERD of elephants is a group of elephants that live and travel together. The term 'HERD' is used to describe a group of elephants with four letters, while the term 'gop' is used to describe a group of elephants with three letters. A HERD of elephants is typically led by a matriarch, or female leader, and can range in size from a few individuals to hundreds of animals. Elephants in a HERD will often stay together for protection and companionship, and will communicate with each other through vocalizations, body language, and scent marking.