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A new elephant species? Copyright 2001 The Associated Press August 23, 2001 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Dumbo may have a new cousin. Researchers analyzing genes of African elephants found that the forest and grassland groups are different enough to be considered separate species, which means that three distinct species of elephants exist in the world. Science has long recognized the clear differences between the African and Asian elephants. The genetic dissimilarity between the forest and the sava ...

African Elephant Loxodonta africana Threatened The African elephant is the largest living land animal and weighs up to 5,400 kg. It inhabits the Savannah, brush, forest, river valleys, and semi-desert regions of Africa south of the Sahara Desert. Besides its greater size, it differs from the Asian elephant in having larger ears and tusks, a sloping forehead, and two “fingers” at the tip of its trunk, compared to only one in the Asian species. As vegetarians, e ...

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS There are two kinds of elephants in the world today, the African elephant and the Asian elephant. The African elephant is larger than the Asian elephant. In fact, the African elephant is the world's largest land mammal. Elephants can live to be 70 years old. Due to loss of habitat and poaching, few elephants live to be this age. In 1979, there were estimated to be 1.3 million elephants in Africa. By 1989, there were only 609,000 elephants left. At that rate, African elephan ...

African Elephants (Loxodonta africana), the largest living terrestrial mammals, are gentle giants who live in scattered herds throughout Africa, south of the Sahara. These animals use varied habitats, from deep forests and marshlands to open savannahs, thornbrush and semi-desert grasslands. Their status is endangered in the wild, due to human encroachment on their habitat and excessive poaching for ivory. Although ivory is banned for import/exportation, it is still a big ticket item on the ...

"You're Not the Boss of Me Now..." The African Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) is the largest land mammal. Those large ears (up to 6 feet top to bottom and shaped like Africa) are used not only for hearing but for communication. This one was not too happy about being disturbed. He kept coming closer and closer. I kept shooting until at last all I got was the eye. Then I slowly and quietly slid down into my seat. The elephant felt around the car and finally moved on. What a thrill to be that close to a wild elephant. All photos contained herein are copyrighted and are not to be reproduced for commercial use without John H. Fields' expressed permission. PhotoLinks Photography Directory

AFRICAN ELEPHANTS DESCRIPTION The African Elephant is the largest living land animal. Male African Elephants are called bulls and female African Elephants are called cows. African Elephants live in Family groups headed by a cow(female). Today elephants have very few natural enemies except for man. Because of elephant hunting, elephants are in danger of becoming extinct. BODY OUTLINE OF AN AFRICAN ELEPHANT BODY DESCRIPTION African Elephants are very large animals. ...

African Elephant ORDER: Proboscidea FAMILY: Elephantidae GENUS: Loxodonta SPECIES: africana Elephant sounds. (95K) New baby (378K) Baby gets curious (630K) Elephant skin (251K) Elephant trunk (367K) Elephant tusks (594K) Eye to eye. (504K) Give me the stick. (504K) Elephant walk (882K) I. DESCRIPTION: The adult male is much larger than the adult female. Head and body length including trunk: 19-24 feet. Shoulder height: 10-13 feet. Weight: 5.5 - 7 ...

Front Page World UK UK Politics Business Sci/Tech Health Education Sport Entertainment Talking Point On Air Feedback Low Graphics Help Friday, September 25, 1998 Published at 18:58 GMT 19:58 UK World: Africa Elephants 'ditch tusks' to survive Elephants are beating the ivory poachers, but at a high price An increasing number of elephants have no tusks, according to a survey. Research at the Queen Elizabeth National ...

ELEPHANT, Loxodonta africana Web nature-wildlife.com WHAT IT IS ELEPHANT Loxodonta africana Family Elephantidae Order Proboscidea SUBSPECIES Savanna elephant, L. a. africana Forest elephant, L. a. cyclotis WHAT IT IS The largest land animal, Africa's true King of Beasts. male wt 11,000 lb, up to 13,200 lb (5000 6000 kg), ht 9 ft 10 in to 11 ft (3 3.3 m); female wt 6600 7700 lb (3000 3500 kg), ht 8 ft 4 in (2.5 m). Head: trunk, a muscular extension of the ...

AFRICAN ELEPHANT Loxodonta africana Distribution: They are found in Mocambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Transvaal, Natal, and in two regions in the Cape. Diet: They feed on grass, seeds, pods, bark, roots, fruit and twigs. Habitat: Elephant are found in a wide variety of habitat from forest to desert. Habits: Elephants are highly gregarious animals and move around in family groups. The leader of each group is normally the oldest and most experienced cow, she is known as the matriarc. A g ...

Elephant Elephants are known for their keen sense of smell and hearing, compensating for their poor eyesight. Even though they are the largest and most powerful land mammal, they are gentle and peaceful. Females live in family units. Young males are driven from the family when they reach puberty to live in bachelor herds. Adult males live alone joining family units only to mate. African elephants weigh between 3 and 6 tons and measure 10 feet to the shoulders. The lifespan of an e ...

ELEPHANT(Loxodonto Africana)Afrikaans Zulu: Olifant : NdhlovoShoulder Height Mass Gestation Life span Mating season : up to 3,40 meters : Male between 6000 - 7000 kgs, Female 4000 kgs : about 22 months; a single calf of about 115 kgs, 1 meter height : 55 - 65 years : Throughout the yearThe solitary bulls, moving from herd to herd, looking for receptive females to mate with in the mating season. Females are receptive for a few days, within 3-5 years.A dark liquid is visible on the t ...

Your browser does not support script Elephant in the Chobe Game Reserve Setswana nameTlou Scientific nameLoxodonta africana Maletail 1.5m; shoulder height 3.2-4.0m; mass 5000-6300kg Femaletail 1.5m: shoulder height 2.5-3.4m; mass 2 800-3500kg Identification pointersMassive size; long trunk; usually carries tusks; larger ears. Cannot be mistaken for any other species. Description: Apart from its size-it is the large ...

Elephant Vocalizations African forest elephants (Loxodonta africana cyclotis) displaying greeting behavior Elephants fall into three groups, each of which may be a separate species with similar but slightly different vocal behaviors. The vocalizations of Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) have been only briefly sampled, but more than a decade of work has advanced our knowledge of communication in savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) to the state reported below. An in-depth st ...

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Wednesday, December 5, 2001 Ex-Kruger elephants are homesick SOUTH AFRICAN elephants are refusing to co-operate with an ambitious cross-border conservation scheme and are returning home from Mozambique. A few weeks ago the elephants were relocated from the Kruger National Park, which runs along South Africa's eastern border, deep into Mozambique, but many, especially the bulls, are showing signs of homesickness and have turned their heavy feet and swaying trunks towards th ...

Largest Land Animal AFRICAN ELEPHANT Loxodonta africana Location: African elephants are found on the West coast of Africa and in the jungle margins of the Sahara Desert in central Africa. Facts: The males of the species are largest of all, weighing up to 13.5 tons (translation - 27,000 pounds!) The world record holder weighed this much and stood 13ft/4m at the shoulder. The Scientists Who Study this Cool Stuff? Wildlife Biologists, Biologists, Zoologists. Links: Oakland Zoo ...

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Click here to read more about the elephant sightings at Mala Mala Family - Elephantidae Mass 6000 - 7000 kg / 13000 - 15000 lbs Height 300 - 340 cm / 118 - 134 inches Walking speed 10 km/h / 6.2 mph Charging speed 40 km/h / 24.8 mph Potential longevity 65 - 70 years Gestation period 22 months Record length of tusks 3,5 m / 137 inches The African elephant is the largest land mammal. An adult bull elephant can weigh between 5000 and 6300 kg's (1 ...

African Elephant Specialist Group (AfESG) Promoting the conservation of Africa's elephants IUCN > SSC > AfESG > Pachyderm Francais - Cliquez ici AfESG IUCN Web AfESG Home About us African Elephant Database Pachyderm Human-Elephant Conflict African Elephant Bibliography Tools for Elephant Management & Research Frequently Asked Questions About Elephants LATEST ADDITIONS NEW! Funding appeal for Pachyderm 40 successfully completed NEW! Strategy for the Conservat ...

Elephant (Loxodonta Africana) Shoulder height 3 m (9 feet) mass up to 7000 kg (16000 pounds) bull 5000 kg (12000 pounds) cow gestation period 22 Months . Mostly grazer but eats some leaves of bushes and twigs as well as roots from trees and bushes .And will deroot trees for a couple of leaves or fruit which they would like .Too many elephants can deteriorate a whole ecosystem by themselves ,and that is why we must keep strong control over their numbers. An Elephant ...

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© Sedgwick County Zoo, credit: Unknown South African Bush Elephant Loxodonta africana africana Physical Characteristics African elephants are the largest land mammal in the world. Both the male and the female have tusks. The head had large fan-like ears and a large, sloping forehead. The trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles and has two finger-like projections. The bottom of the feet are covered with thick pads. They have 6 sets of teeth. Size of average adult and newb ...

© Sedgwick County Zoo, credit: Unknown South African Bush Elephant Loxodonta africana africana Physical Characteristics African elephants are the largest land mammal in the world. Both the male and the female have tusks. The head had large fan-like ears and a large, sloping forehead. The trunk is made up of more than 40,000 muscles and has two finger-like projections. The bottom of the feet are covered with thick pads. They have 6 sets of teeth. Size of average adult and newb ...

Animal Behavior ELEPHANT ORDERFAMILYScientific name ProboscidaeElephantidaeLoxodonta africana (Blumembach,1797) HABITATElephants are always associated with permanent water and abundant vegetation( an exception to this is the desert elephant from Namibia, who adapted to survive in the harsh conditions of the area). Because elephants do not have sweat glands, water plays an important roll in helping them cool down. HABITSElephants are very intelligent and highly social animals. T ...