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- Scientific name: Loxodonta Africana sppWWF-World Wide Fund For Nature: African elephants
- Habitat: Grasslands, dessert, forestMSN Environment: African Elephant
- Diet: HerbivoreSeaWorld: African Elephant
- Weight: Up to 14,000 lbsNational Geographic: African Elephant
- Height: Up to 13 feet tallNational Geographic: African Elephant
- Lifespan: Up to 70 yearsSeaWorld: African Elephant
- Status: Threatened speciesNational Geographic: African Elephant
- Both males and females have tusksNational Geographic: African Elephant
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The African elephants are the largest mammals on earth. They are native to Sub-Saharan Africa.MSN Environment: African Elephant WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature: African Elephant
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Subspecies
The two subspecies of African elephants include the savannah elephant (L. a. africana) and the forest elephant (L. a. cyclotis). The savannah elephant is the larger of the two; it lives mainly in the grasslands and bush of eastern and southern Africa. The forest elephant's range includes central and western Africa.WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature: African Elephant -
Reproduction
The African female reaches sexual maturity at about the age of 11. After a gestation period of about 22 - 24 months, she gives birth to a 250 lb. baby. The entire elephant herd helps to nurture the babies. African elephants will reproduce on average about every five years. A female usually stays with the same herd for life, while the male African elephant will leave the herd at around the age of 14.Seaworld: African Elephant Nature: Life of an Elephant -
Threatened African Elephants
African elephants are being squeezed out of their natural habitat because of human population growth. Large areas that the elephants once used as migration paths are being used for agriculture and logging. Elephants are often shot because they raid farmer's fields and destroy crops for food. Poaching is also a problem; elephants are killed for their ivory tusks and meat.WWF-World Wide Fund For Nature: African Elephant -
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African Elephants Questions
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Have scientist found Elephant bones in Mexico? 1 AnswerNot exactly elephants, but they have found fossils of Mammoths and Mastadons. http://anthropology.net/2009/06/19/ancient-bones-suggest-older-first-americans-and... read more -
Are you the Elephant, the rope, the trainer, the tree or the audience !!!!! 2 AnswersI'm all of these things and none. When I was young and didn't understand the world I was the elephant, as we all are with our parents and teachers. When I had c... read more -
How do I get my African Violets to bloom? 1 AnswerThey may not be getting enough light and humidity. be sure they are near a bright window or fluorescent lights, and place the pot on a shallow tray filled with... read more
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African Elephants Fun Stuff
- National Geographic Kids: African Elephants
- Zoological Society of San Diego : Zoo Adoption Programs: Adopt An Animal | Adopt An Animal...
- Sheppard Software: Kids Information About African Elephants
- Crayola: Elephant Ears, African Or Asian
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@alasandy Hell! Elephants are a real nightmare for African villages, but strangely chili powder works as a perimeter. Such sensitive noses!
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I go to a computerized gym & just received my report for Jan. I lifted 9.9 African elephants! How's that for motivation! ;-)
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RT @australiazoo: Unlike female African Elephants, female Asian Elephants don't have any tusks. Check out our girls here: http://ow.ly/Orh2
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African elephants produce approximately 100 kilograms of manure per day. Most of this manure is eaten up by beetles. #wildtalk
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