African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The African elephant is the world's largest land animal and one of the most intelligent creatures on Earth. These majestic animals live in complex social structures led by matriarchs and demonstrate remarkable memory and problem-solving abilities.
- Mass (typical / record)
- 5.0 t
- Top speed
- 24.5 km/h
- Body length
- 6.0 m
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitats
- savannah, forest, grassland
IUCN: EN (Endangered)
Revered as Ganesha in Hinduism, the remover of obstacles. Central to Thai, Sri Lankan, and many African cultures. A global icon of wisdom, memory, and conservation.