African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
African elephants are the largest land animals, famous for their trunks and tusks.
Attributes
- Animal Category: Mammals
- Size: 3 m (shoulder height)
- Weight: 4,500–6,800 kg
- Lifespan: 60–70 years
- Diet: Herbivore
- Conservation Status: VU
Fun Facts
- Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth.
- Their trunks have over 40,000 muscles
- Elephants communicate using low-frequency sounds.
Habitats
- Tropical Rainforest
- Grasslands
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