African Elephant vs. Wild Horse

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Distinguished by their exceptional physical and behavioral attributes, African elephants and wild horses are magnificent animals recognized for their resilience, intellect, and power.

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

800-2,000 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.

Grasses, vegetation

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

Female horses talented at 2-3 yrs, gestation 11 mos

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

North America and similar locations

African elephants exhibit several behaviors to protect their territory, including trumpeting loudly and raising dust clouds with their trunks or feet. Additionally, they may charge intruders with tusks lowered or circle them to ward off any potential threats.

Short coat, various colors

There is still more to learn about these incredible creatures!

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