Endangered

Elephant (African)

Loxodonta africana

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About

The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth. They are highly intelligent and social creatures, known for their remarkable memory and complex social structures.

Habitat

Forests, savannas, deserts, and marshes of Africa

Diet

Herbivorous - grasses, leaves, fruits, and bark

In Pop Culture

Dumbo

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Dumbo is a young elephant known for his oversized ears that allow him to fly.

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Fun Facts

Elephants have the longest pregnancy of any mammal at 22 months.
An elephant's trunk contains over 40,000 muscles.
Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors, a sign of self-awareness.

Conservation

StatusEndangered

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