African Elephant

The African bush elephant, also known as the African savanna elephant, is a species of elephant native to sub-Saharan Africa and the largest living terrestrial animal, with fully grown bulls reaching an average shoulder height of 3. 04–3. 36 m (10. 0–11. 0 ft) and a body mass of 5. 2–6.

9 t ; the largest recorded specimen had a shoulder height of 3. 96 m (13. 0 ft) and an estimated body mass of 10. 4 t. It is characterised by its long prehensile trunk with two finger-like processes; a concave back; large ears which help reduce body heat; and sturdy tusks that are noticeably curved. Its skin is grey with scanty hairs, and bending cracks which support thermoregulation by retaining water.