Elephant - Wikipedia

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Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

African elephant - Wikipedia

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African elephants are members of the genus Loxodonta comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis).

Elephant Facts | Mammals | BBC Earth

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May 29, 2024 · The elephant is the largest living land animal. This giant, plant-eating mammal lives in family groups with complex social orders and is capable of remarkable feats of memory – they do say elephants never forget!

African Elephant - National Geographic Kids

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When an elephant gets a whiff of something interesting, it sniffs the air with its trunk raised up like a submarine periscope. If threatened, an elephant will also use its trunk to make loud...

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

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The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee provides elephants a safe haven dedicated to their well-being. Learn more.

African bush elephant | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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Jul 10, 2026 · elephant, (family Elephantidae), largest living land animal, characterized by its long trunk (elongated upper lip and nose), columnar legs, and huge head with temporal glands and wide, flat ears. Elephants are grayish to brown in colour, and their body hair is sparse and coarse.

Elephant | WWF | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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The African savanna elephant is the largest elephant species, while the Asian forest elephant and the African forest elephant are of a comparable, smaller size.

About Elephants - International Elephant Foundation

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Three elephant species walk the earth today: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

Elephant - Reproduction, Life Cycle | Britannica

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Jul 10, 2026 · The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is Earth’s largest living land animal. It can weigh between about 9,900 and 13,500 pounds (between 4,500 kg and 6,100 kg), with some males reaching up to 24,000 pounds (10,886 kg).

Elephant Animal Facts - Elephantidae - A-Z Animals

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May 27, 2024 · An elephant can survive the removal of the tusks, but since the tusks are composed of living tissue, it is very painful and dangerous to the elephant and also reduces its quality of life.