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Elephant Facts
Loxodonta africana
Discover fascinating facts about elephants — habitat, diet, lifespan, and more!
🔬 Scientific Classification
kingdom
Animalia
phylum
Chordata
class
Insecta
order
Varies by species
family
Varies by species
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Habitat
African savannas and forests
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Diet
Herbivorous (grass, leaves, bark, fruit)
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Lifespan
60–70 years
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Size
Up to 4 m tall, 6,000 kg
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Conservation
Vulnerable
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Scientific Name
Loxodonta africana
💡 Fun Facts About Elephants
- 01They mourn their dead and show grieving behavior.
- 02Elephants can hear through their feet by detecting seismic vibrations.
- 03An elephant's trunk has 40,000 muscles.
- 04Elephants are the only animals with 4 knees.
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