Elephant

Elephants are found in Age of Empires as a large food source although they are hard to take down. At least 5 villagers should be used when attacking elephants as they will charge and attack when hunted. Any less than 5 villagers and you are likely to lose at least one. They contain a large amount of food and to have access to a herd is useful when you need a quick food boost, although fishing would give an equal amount of food but with no (or less) danger. Elephants do not attack if they are not being hunted.