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African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

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Field Notes

Description:

The African Elephant is the largest living terrestrial animal, with males reaching 6 to 7.5 metres in length, 3.3 metres in height at the shoulder, and weighing 6 t. Males usually lead a solitary life.

Habitat:

Sub Saharan Region. This one was spotted in the Ngorongro Crater

Notes:

The African Elephants are threatened. Although Tanzania has a large number of elephants, poaching is still a major concern due to the ivory trade. Because of this reason, the sale of the country's ivory stockpile was turned down.

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Comments (6)
AliceGreenup
Gorgeous photo! All of your spottings are great! I hope to go to Africa one day & see the creatures in your spottings!
LarryGraziano
Hi Annmarie, Could you add this African Elephant to the Endangered species of the World mission? http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/13996003 Thanks!

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PublishedMarch 19, 2012

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