👉 A rhynchophoran is a type of animal that is associated with certain types of animals, such as Rhinoceros or Elephants. These animals are characterized by their long snouts and the ability to form large collections of dung (mushrooms) from which they extract food. In terms of species, rhynchophorans include various genera within the order Eumetopidae, including the elephant hyena (Elephas maximus), which is a member of this