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African bush elephant

Loxodonta africana

African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana)Endangered

Photo: Derek Keats from Johannesburg, South Africa · CC BY 2.0

Mammalherbivore

The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, roaming the savannas and forests of sub-Saharan Africa. Known for its massive size, it has a long trunk, huge ears, and curved tusks that make it instantly recognizable.

  • Its ears help cool its body by releasing excess heat.
  • The trunk has two finger-like tips for grasping objects.
  • Some males can weigh over 10 tons and stand nearly 4 meters tall.
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At a glance

Classification
Mammal
Scientific name
Loxodonta africana
Habitat
Savanna, Forest
Regions in this directory
Africa
Diet
herbivore
Relative size
giant
IUCN Red List
Endangered (EN)
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