Elephant (African)

African Elephant: Loxodonta africana

Distribution: Africa south of the Sahara.

Habitat: Savanna grassland, forest.

Size: Male - height 3.3m at shoulder weight up to 6000kg, (same as 10 small cars!) Female - weight up to 4000kg.

Gestation: 22 months.

Life-span: 60 years - more than 80 years in captivity.

Speed: The fastest elephants can charge at speeds of up to 40km/hr. (25 mph).