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Mammal ยท African savanna
African elephant
Loxodonta africana
Meet the animal
Life as a african elephant
The African elephant is the largest living land animal and lives in close family groups led by an experienced female.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Its huge ears release heat, while its trunk can breathe, smell, drink and grasp objects.
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Surprising fact
An elephant's trunk contains tens of thousands of muscles.