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African Elephant

Loxodonta africana

Large mammalian herbivore native to Sub-Saharan African savannas and forests, representing the largest terrestrial animal on the continent.

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Diverse African ecosystems including savannas, grasslands, woodlands, and forest regions across multiple countries in eastern and southern Africa

Keystone species critical for ecosystem maintenance, creating pathways in dense vegetation, dispersing seeds, and maintaining landscape biodiversity

SKIN COAT Thick gray-brown skin, sparse hair coverage, wrinkled texture providing thermal regulation and protection
LIMBS WINGS Thick columnar legs, broad feet with padded soles, capable of walking up to 20 km per day
HEAD SENSORY Large ears for thermoregulation, elongated trunk with over 40,000 muscles for manipulation, sensitive olfactory and auditory capabilities
BODY STRUCTURE Massive body weighing 3,000-6,500 kg, standing 3-3.5 meters tall at shoulder, with robust skeletal structure supporting significant body mass

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Mammuthus primigenius