African Elephant vs. White-Tailed Deer

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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

Males typically stand only 3 feet tall at the shoulder

Size

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

Leaves, twigs, acorns, and fruits

Diet

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

Behavior

More solitary, tend to live independently or in small groups, communicate through scent marking and body language

Behavior

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

Habitat

Forests, fields, and suburban areas in North and South America

Habitat

Up to 70 years in the wild

Life Span

male white-tailed deer live to about 6 years

Life Span

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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