Endangered
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal, the African elephant lives in tight-knit family herds led by a matriarch. It shapes entire landscapes as it forages for grasses, bark and fruit.
- Scientific name
- Loxodonta africana
- Habitat
- Savannah
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Conservation status
- Endangered
Fun fact
Elephants can communicate over long distances using low-frequency rumbles.
