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African Elephant
Loxodonta
Wildlife Explorer collectible · African Elephant
🐘 Meet the African Elephant
Discover the world's largest land mammal and learn how its social life and habitat are interconnected.
🔎 At a glance
- Habitat: savannas and forests in Africa
- Diet: grasses, leaves, bark, roots, and fruits
- Activity: day and night
- Lifestyle: social family groups
🌍 Where does it live?
African elephants live in various landscapes, including savannas and forests. They require large habitats.
🐾 How it lives
Elephants live in social family groups and communicate through sounds, vibrations, scent, and body language.
✨ Special features of this animal
The trunk is simultaneously a tactile organ, nose, and tool for eating and drinking. Large ears help with heat dissipation.
💡 Did you know?
- An elephant uses its trunk to smell, drink, eat, and move objects.
- Family groups are often led by an experienced female.
- Elephants can travel long distances in search of water and food.
🌿 Threats & protection
Poaching, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict are major threats.
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