The average weight of the african bush elephant is 3,600kg - 5,400kg (7,900lbs - 12,000lbs). African Bush Elephant lives in forest, savannah and flood plains. It has a leather skin type. The preferred food type is herbivore. The life span is 60 - 70 years. The maximum speed it is able to reach is 40kph (25mph).
Facts about african bush elephants
Name | African Bush Elephant |
Prey | Grass, fruit, roots |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Family | Elephantidae |
Genus | Loxodonta |
Habitat | Forest, savannah and flood plains |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Size (H) | 3m - 3.5m (10ft - 12ft) |
Weight | 3,600kg - 5,400kg (7,900lbs - 12,000lbs) |
Group | Mammal |
Life Span | 60 - 70 years |
Colour | Grey, brown |
Common Name | African bush elephant |
Phylum | Chordata |
Lifestyle | Diurnal |
Predators | Human, lion, hyena |
Skin Type | Leather |
Diet | Herbivore |
Class | Mammalia |
Order | Proboscidea |
Top Speed | 40kph (25mph) |
Scientific Name | Loxodonta africana africana |
Average Litter Size | 1 |