African Bush Elephant Loxodonta africana Class Mammal Biome Savanna IUCN-status Endangered Range of the African Bush Elephant ~population in the wild 0 Taxonomy Kingdom Animalia - Animals Phylum Chordata - Chordates Class Mammalia - Mammals Order Proboscidea - Trunked mammals Family Elephantidae - Elephants Genus Loxodonta - African Elephant Species Loxodonta africana - African Bush Elephant Characteristics Environment lifespan Male: 65 -70y Female: 65 - 70y Length Male: 6 - 7.5m Female: 5.5 - 6.5m Height Male: 3 - 3.5m Female: 2.5 - 3m Weight Male: 6500 - 10000kg Female: 3500 - 5000kg Biome Savanna Habitat Open savanna grasslands Cliate Warm, dry Geographic range Sub-Saharan Africa Behavior Diet Carnivore Omnivore Herbivore Activity Diurnal Nocturnal Crespecular Cathemeral Social structure Solitary Pair Group Colony Territorial Communication Scent Body language Vocal Foraging/hunting Grazer/browser Ambush Pursuit Scavenger Filter Opportunistic An African Bush Elephant's diet Reproduction Viviparous Mating season Year-round Gestation period ~22 months Maturity Male: 12 years Female: 15 years Extra characteristics Top speed 40 kph Thermoregulation Warm-blooded Your donation to WWF supports anti-poaching efforts and habitat protection, helping African elephants survive in the wild. Donate to WWF - African Bush Elephant Image licensing
