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African elephants are members of the genus Loxodonta comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are social herbivores with grey skin. However, they differ in the size and colour of their tusks as well as the shape and size of their ears and skulls.
Male bush elephants often grow as tall as 3.2–4 metres (10.5–13.1 feet) at the shoulder and weigh up to between 4,500 and 6,100 kg (between about 9,900 and 13,500 pounds; 5–6.7 tons), with the largest known bush elephant weighing 10,886 kg (24,000 pounds; 12 tons).
Loxodonta. Type: Mammals. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name: Herd. Average Life Span In The Wild: Up to 70 years. Size: Height at the shoulder, 8.2 to 13 feet. Weight: 2.5 to seven tons. Size...
There are two species of African elephants—the savanna (or bush) elephant and the forest elephant. Savanna elephants are larger than forest elephants, and their tusks curve outwards. In addition to being smaller, forest elephants are darker and their tusks are straighter and point downward.
Size: 8–13 feet tall, length of 19–24 feet. Weight: 6,000–13,000 pounds. Lifespan: 60–70 years. Diet: Herbivore. Habitat: Sub-Saharan Africa. Population: 415,000. Conservation Status: Vulnerable. Description. There are two subspecies of African elephant: savanna or bush elephant (Loxodonta africana) and forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis).
Elephants have captivated humans for thousands of years, simply due to their immense size. African elephants are the largest living land animals on earth! These elephants can be easily identified due to their long tusks and large ears. Read on to learn about the African elephant.
Average size of adults with the largest recorded individual included. Skeleton of a female African bush elephant on display at the Museum of Osteology. Size comparison of the skeleton of famous African bush elephant bull Jumbo, around 3.2 metres tall and 6 tonnes in weight, compared to a human.
African Elephants are distinguished by their large ears, which resemble the shape of the African continent, and their prominent tusks. Here are some key physical features: Size : Males can reach up to 13 feet (4 meters) at the shoulder and weigh between 5,000 to 14,000 pounds (2,268 to 6,350 kg).
African savanna elephants form large herds that can range from around 10 individuals to groups of families numbering 70 individuals or more. African forest elephant herds tend to be much...
The African elephant is the largest living land mammal and one of the world’s most iconic animals. No one coming face to face with an African elephant in the wild could fail to be awestruck by its colossal size, raw power, magnetic presence and sheer majesty. The fact that such a creature even exists should be a source of amazement.