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
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Males typically stand only 3 feet tall at the shoulder
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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.
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Leaves, twigs, acorns, and fruits
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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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More solitary, tend to live independently or in small groups, communicate through scent marking and body language
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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, fields, and suburban areas in North and South America
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Up to 70 years in the wild
Life Span
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male white-tailed deer live to about 6 years
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