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African Bush Elephant
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Loxodonta africana
The African bush elephant is a large terrestrial animal, characterized by its long prehensile trunk, concave back, large ears, and sturdy tusks. It inhabits various habitats, including forests, grasslands, woodlands, wetlands, and agricultural land, and is a mixed herbivore feeding on grasses, creepers, herbs, leaves, and bark.
#large-terrestrial-animal#herbivore#social#endangered
- •Long prehensile trunk
- •Concave back
- •Large ears
- •Sturdy tusks
Savannas, forests, and deserts in Sub-Saharan Africa
- Natural habitat:
- Sub-Saharan Africa
- Geographic distribution:
- Savannas, forests, and deserts
- Environment:
- Various habitats
Region: sub-Saharan Africa
- Size:
- 3.04–3.36 m shoulder height
- Weight:
- 5.2–6.9 t
- Diet:
- Mixed herbivore
- Activity:
- Not specified
- Social:
- Lives in herds of cows and their offspring, adult bulls usually live alone or in small bachelor groups
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