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Mammals
Elephant
Loxodonta africana
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Lifespan
- 60-70 years
- Weight
- 2,700-6,000 kg
- Conservation
- Endangered
The Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is a herbivore species found in African savannas and forests. It typically lives 60-70 years, weighing around 2,700-6,000 kg, and is currently classified as Endangered on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the elephant: Elephants can recognize themselves in mirrors.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.