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African Elephants

Loxodonta africana

Photo by pamsai
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Field Notes

Description:

African elephants are elephants of the genus Loxodonta (from the Greek words loxo (oblique sided) and donta (tooth)). The genus consists of two extant species: the African bush elephant and the smaller African forest elephant.

Habitat:

Seen from a boat, along the Kazinga Channel between Lake George and Lake Edward.

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