African Bush Elephant

 

• Scientific name: Loxodonta Africana
• Type of animal: Mammal
• Where found: Africa

 

The African bush elephant (also known as the African savanna elephant) is the world’s largest living land animal. Large males can weigh up to 10.4 metric tonnes / 11.46 short tons (22,928.08 lb.).

Both male and female African bush elephants have tusks, which are teeth that project out of the mouth.

Why are African bush elephants endangered?

The African bush elephant’s endangered status is due mainly to illegal poaching for their valuable ivory tusks, together with loss of their natural habitat.