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Range map of the African Elephants (Loxodonta) The genus consists of the wide-ranging Savanna Elephant ( Loxodonta africana ) and the Forest Elephant ( Loxodonta cyclotis ), which is restricted to moist tropical habitats.
Since 2021, the African bush elephant has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is threatened foremost by habitat destruction, and in parts of its range also by poaching for meat and ivory. Between 2003 and 2015, the illegal killing of 14,606 African bush elephants was reported by rangers across 29 range countries.
range map of the African Elephant (Loxodonta): that includes the Savanna Elephant (Loxodonta africana) and Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and colonial borders. Date: 16 May 2007: Source: self-made, based on data from the African Elephant Status Report of w:IUCN (known range) Author: Bamse: Other versions: distribution map with labels
Skeleton of Jumbo, a young African bush elephant bull, compared to a human. The African bush elephant is the largest terrestrial animal. Under optimal conditions where individuals are capable of reaching full growth potential, mature fully grown females are 2.47–2.73 m (8 ft 1 in – 8 ft 11 in) tall at the shoulder and weigh 2,600–3,500 kg ...
African bush elephant skeleton. Elephants are the largest living terrestrial animals. The skeleton is made up of 326–351 bones. [34] The vertebrae are connected by tight joints, which limit the backbone's flexibility. African elephants have 21 pairs of ribs, while Asian elephants have 19 or 20 pairs. [35]
African elephants are 10-12 feet tall and weigh 8,000-12,000 pounds, while Asian elephants are 7-10 feet tall and weigh 6,000-11,000 pounds. While neither animal is small by any means, African ...
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The largest extant proboscidean is the African bush elephant, with a world record of size of 4 m (13.1 ft) at the shoulder and 10.4 t (11.5 short tons). [2] In addition to their enormous size, later proboscideans are distinguished by tusks and long, muscular trunks, which were less developed or absent in early proboscideans.