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Elephant Notes

The African elephant is the largest land animal, reaching heights of up to 4 meters and weights of 6,000 kilograms, and is known for its intelligence and social structures. They live in matriarchal herds and communicate through various means, including low-frequency rumbles. However, they face threats from habitat loss and poaching, making conservation efforts essential for their survival.

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Elephant Notes

The African elephant is the largest land animal, reaching heights of up to 4 meters and weights of 6,000 kilograms, and is known for its intelligence and social structures. They live in matriarchal herds and communicate through various means, including low-frequency rumbles. However, they face threats from habitat loss and poaching, making conservation efforts essential for their survival.

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The Majestic African Elephant

The African elephant is the largest land animal on Earth, with males reaching up to 4 meters in
height and weighing as much as 6,000 kilograms. Native to sub-Saharan Africa, these gentle
giants are known for their impressive intelligence and close social bonds. Elephants live in
matriarchal herds, led by the oldest and wisest female. Communication within herds is
sophisticated, utilizing vocalizations, body language, and even low-frequency rumbles
undetectable to human ears.

Their iconic trunks are marvels of evolution, combining strength and dexterity to perform a wide
range of functions, from uprooting trees to gently picking a single blade of grass. Sadly, African
elephants face threats from habitat loss and poaching for their ivory. Conservation efforts are
vital to ensure these incredible creatures continue to thrive in the wild.

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