Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus).

The elephant species are distributed throughout Southeast Asia, South Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. African forest elephants inhabit the central and western regions of Africa, while the …

1 day ago · The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, in Washington, D.C. has announced one of its elephants is pregnant, the first time a baby elephant will be born at the zoo in 25 years. The …

May 29, 2024 · The elephant is the largest living land animal. This giant, plant-eating mammal lives in family groups with complex social orders and is capable of remarkable feats of memory …

The African savanna elephant is the largest elephant species, while the Asian forest elephant and the African forest elephant are of a comparable, smaller size.

There are three distinct species of elephants: the African savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana), the African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis), and the Asian elephant (Elephas …

The Asian elephants at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo make their home at Elephant Trails, an award-winning, expansive natural habitat that has welcomed millions of visitors since opening …

However, due to habitat destruction and the threat of poachers, who hunt elephants in order to take their ivory tusks, dwindling elephant populations across both continents remain at risk.

Feb 18, 2025 · The African savanna elephant lives on the savanna and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa, while the African forest elephant lives in the rainforests of Central and …

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