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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › African_elephantAfrican elephant - Wikipedia

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   African elephants are members of the genus Loxodonta comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the smaller African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). Both are social herbivores with grey skin .

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   What is an African forest elephant?

   • African forest elephant, (Loxodonta cyclotis), one of two living species of African elephants (genus Loxodonta) and one of the world’s largest living land animals. The African forest elephant was long thought to be a subspecies of the African bush elephant (or African savanna elephant; Loxodonta

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   Is the African forest elephant a savanna elephant?

   • The African forest elephant was long thought to be a subspecies of the African bush elephant (or African savanna elephant; Loxodonta africana ), but since the early 21st century most researchers recognize the African forest elephant as a separate species.

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   Do African elephants belong to two species?

   • "Living African elephants belong to two species: Loxodonta africana (Blumenbach, 1797) and Loxodonta cyclotis (Matschie, 1900)". Elephant. 2 (4): 1–4. doi: 10.22237/elephant/1521732169.

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   Where do African bush elephants live?

   • At present the African bush elephant resides in pockets scattered across 23 African countries in habitats that range from savannas and forests to deserts. Adult and young African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) crossing a stream.

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3. ielc.libguides.com › african_elephant › taxonomyTaxonomy & History - African Elephants (Loxodonta africana ...

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Loxodonta africana – African savanna or African bush elephant. Loxodonta cyclotis – African forest elephant. No subspecies currently recognized (Wittemyer 2011) Regional variation in body size, appearance, and ivory. Taxonomic history and controversy. Formerly described as two subspecies of Loxodonta africana (Maisels et al. 2013)

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5. www.britannica.com › animal › African-bush-elephantAfrican bush elephant | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   Aug 16, 2024 · African bush elephant, (Loxodonta africana), one of two living species of African elephants (genus Loxodonta) and the largest of all living elephant species. The African bush elephant is also Earth’s largest living land animal, and it is one of the world’s most famous, being renowned globally for.

6. www.worldwildlife.org › species › african-elephantAfrican Elephant | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund

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   Learn about the African elephant, the largest land animal and one of the two species of elephants in Africa. Find out their scientific name, habitat, threats, conservation efforts and how to help them.

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7. www.britannica.com › animal › African-forest-elephantAfrican forest elephant | Size, Habitat, & Facts | Britannica

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   African forest elephant, (Loxodonta cyclotis), one of two living species of African elephants (genus Loxodonta) and one of the world’s largest living land animals. The African forest elephant was long thought to be a subspecies of the African bush elephant (or African savanna elephant; Loxodonta.

8. animaldiversity.org › accounts › Loxodonta_africanaADW: Loxodonta africana: INFORMATION

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   African elephants are found in many habitats of Africa such as savannas, rain forests, woodlands, scrub forests, occasionally deserts, and beaches. However, due to poaching threats protected sanctuaries are their main habitats.

9. ielc.libguides.com › sdzg › factsheetsSummary - African Elephants (Loxodonta africana and L ...

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   Aug 20, 2024 · Strong evidence of 2 distinct sub-species: L. cyclotis (forest elephant) and L. africana (savanna elephant). Groups are matriarchal with males leaving in their teens. Vulnerable status mainly from conversion of land to farming and mining, and poaching for ivory trade.