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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