African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Endangered

Location

Sub-Saharan Africa

Size

3-4 meters (10-13 feet) tall

Diet

Herbivore

Habitat

Savannas, grasslands, and forests

About This Animal

The African elephant is the largest living terrestrial animal and is distinguished by its enormous ears, which are shaped like the African continent. These gentle giants play a crucial role in their ecosystem by creating water holes and dispersing seeds.

Amazing Facts

Can weigh up to 6 tons and consume 300 pounds of vegetation daily

Their ears can be up to 6 feet wide and help regulate body temperature

Have excellent memories and can recognize hundreds of individuals

Can live up to 70 years in the wild

Use their trunks as a fifth limb with over 40,000 muscles