African Elephant vs. White-Tailed Deer

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After all, we are naturally curious creatures eager to find out more about the world around us.

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

Males typically stand only 3 feet tall at the shoulder

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.

Leaves, twigs, acorns, and fruits

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

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

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

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

Up to 70 years in the wild

male white-tailed deer live to about 6 years

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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