African Elephant vs. Bonobo
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African elephants
are the world’s largest land animals, growing up to 13 feet tall and weighing up to 7 tons.
Size
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Males can weigh up to 120 pounds, females around 70 pounds
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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.
Diet
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Omnivorous
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African elephants
have complex social structures within herds led by matriarchal females who form strong family bonds with their young ones.
Behavior
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Unique social behavior, capable of empathy and cooperation
Behavior
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Native to sub-Saharan Africa, and can thrive in diverse environments such as savannas, forests, and even deserts
Habitat
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Forests of the Democratic Republic of Congo
Habitat
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Up to 70 years in the wild
Life Span
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Up to 40 years in captivity
Life Span
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