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African Elephant — printable fact sheet
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African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The African Elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, known for its enormous ears, long trunk, and impressive tusks. Native to the diverse landscapes of sub-Saharan Africa, these intelligent mammals are highly social and live in matriarchal herds. They use their trunks for c…
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- An African Elephant can consume up to 300 pounds (136 kg) of food in a single day.
- African Elephants have larger ears than Asian elephants, which help them regulate body temperature. Their trunks contain over 40,000 muscles, making them incredibly dexterous. Elephants can communicate using low-frequency sounds called infrasound, which travel several kilometers.
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