The Majestic African Elephant vs. The Mighty Black Rhinoceros

African Elephant vs. Black Rhinoceros

Are you curious about the similarities and differences between an African elephant vs. black rhinoceros?

Savannas, forests, and deserts across Africa

Grasslands, savannas, and forests

Largest land animal, gray skin, large ears, tusks, trunk

Height: 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) Length: 10-12 ft (3-3.7 m) Weight: 1,760-3,080 lbs (800-1,400 kg)

Herbivorous. Can eat around 300 lbs of vegetation per day

Herbivorous – mainly eats leaves, branches, shoots, and fruits

Live in herds of up to 100 individuals, and communicate through vocalizations, body language, and infrasonic sounds.

Solitary, except during mating season

African elephants have elaborate courtship rituals. The male elephant performs a series of behaviors to attract a female. Once a pair has formed, they will mate frequently, often in secret locations away from the rest of the herd.

Has two horns made of keratin, can run up to 35 mph (56 kph), and has a hooked lip used for browsing on plants

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African Elephant vs. Black Rhinoceros

Are you curious about the similarities and differences between an African elephant vs. black rhinoceros?

Savannas, forests, and deserts across Africa

Habitat

Grasslands, savannas, and forests

Habitat

Largest land animal, gray skin, large ears, tusks, trunk

Physical

Height: 4-6 ft (1.2-1.8 m) Length: 10-12 ft (3-3.7 m) Weight: 1,760-3,080 lbs (800-1,400 kg)

Physical

Herbivorous. Can eat around 300 lbs of vegetation per day

Diet

Herbivorous – mainly eats leaves, branches, shoots, and fruits

Diet

Live in herds of up to 100 individuals, and communicate through vocalizations, body language, and infrasonic sounds.

Social Behavior

Solitary, except during mating season

Social Behavior

African elephants have elaborate courtship rituals. The male elephant performs a series of behaviors to attract a female. Once a pair has formed, they will mate frequently, often in secret locations away from the rest of the herd.

Mating

Has two horns made of keratin, can run up to 35 mph (56 kph), and has a hooked lip used for browsing on plants

Uniqueness

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