African Elephant vs. Bonobo

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Are their lifestyles different or similar?

African elephants are the world’s largest land animals, growing up to 13 feet tall and weighing up to 7 tons.

Males can weigh up to 120 pounds, females around 70 pounds

African elephants are herbivores that mainly eat grasses, leaves, fruits, twigs, and bark. They supplement their diets with soil for minerals or tree bark for salt.

Omnivorous

African elephants have complex social structures within herds led by matriarchal females who form strong family bonds with their young ones.

Unique social behavior, capable of empathy and cooperation

Native to sub-Saharan Africa, and can thrive in diverse environments such as savannas, forests, and even deserts

Forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo

Up to 70 years in the wild

Up to 40 years in captivity

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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