African Elephant vs. Elk

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The African elephant and the Elk (Wapiti) are two of the most impressive animals on Earth.

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

4-5 feet tall at the shoulder, weighing 500-700 lbs

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.

Herbivorous, feeding on grasses, leaves, and twigs

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

Solitary, but can form small groups during mating season

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

North American forests, meadows, and mountains

Up to 70 years in the wild

Up to 20 years in the wild

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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