African elephant vs. Mule deer

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Seeing them up close and personal can be a mesmerizing experience, as each species has adapted differently.

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

weigh between 130 and 280 pounds (59 and 127 kilograms)

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.

primarily on forbs (flowering, herbaceous plants), the leaves and twigs of woody plants, and on mast (berries, fruit)

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

social animals and typically stay together in multigenerational family groups of related females

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

Native to western parts of North America, including grasslands, forests, deserts, and mountainous areas.

Up to 70 years in the wild

9 to 11 years

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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