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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Mammalia |
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| Order | : | Proboscidea |
| Family | : | Elephantidae |
| Genus | : | Loxodonta |
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| Scientific Name | : | Loxodonta africana africana |
| Common Name | : | African Bush Elephant |
| Other Name(s) | : | African Elephant |
| Group | : | Mammal |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | central and southern Africa |
| Habitat | : | Forest, savannah and flood plains |
| Colour | : | Grey, Brown |
| Skin Type | : | Leather |
| Size (H) | : | 3m - 3.5m (10ft - 12ft) |
| Weight | : | 3,600kg - 5,400kg (7,900lbs - 12,000lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 40kph (25mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grass, Fruit, Roots |
| Predators | : | Human, Lion, Hyena |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Herd |
| Life Span | : | 60 - 70 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 11 - 20 years |
| Gestation Period | : | 20 - 24 months |
| Average Litter Size | : | 1 |
| Name Of Young | : | Calf |
| Age Of Weaning | : | 6 - 18 months |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Estimated Population Size | : | 300000 |
| Biggest Threat | : | Poaching and habitat loss |
| Most Distinctive Feature | : | Large, rounded ears |
| Fun Fact | : | Can drink up to 50 gallons a day! |