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African Bush Elephant

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An African Bush Elephant's trunk has around 40,000 muscles (more than your whole body!), allowing incredible dexterity to smell, drink, grasp, and trumpet, while their spongy foot pads let them walk quietly and even "hear" vibrations through the ground, making them surprisingly stealthy giants. They're also 'ecosystem engineers' and use mud baths as sunscreen to protect their sensitive skin from the sun and bugs, showing immense intelligence.

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WEIGHS
6,000–13,000 Lbs
2,700–6,000 kg
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Scientific Name
Loxodonta africana
Lives For
60-75 years
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Country
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Continent
Africa
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Type
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Diet
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Conservation Status
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Region
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