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African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Photo by marti
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Description:

The Elephant is the world’s largest land mammal, and weighs up to 7 tonnes and reaches heights of 3.3 m at the shoulder. Elephants can live to a potential age of 70 years.

Habitat:

Once ranging across most of Africa the Elephant population has declined dramatically across the continent. This herd with babies i found in Kruger National Park.

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PublishedFebruary 20, 2013

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