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African Elephant

Elephantidae

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Description:

The African elephant is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant and the smaller African forest elephant. Both are herbivores and live in groups. They have grey skin and differ in the size of their ears and tusks, and in the shape and size of their skulls.

Habitat:

Sub-Saharan Africa and tropical rain forests

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PublishedApril 14, 2020

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