The average weight of the african forest elephant is 900kg - 3,000kg (1,984lbs - 6,613lbs). The life span is 60 - 70 years. African Forest Elephant usually lives in forest, savannah and flood plains. It has a leather skin type. The preferred food type is herbivore. The top speed it can reach is 39km/h (24mph).
Facts about african forest elephants
Name | African Forest Elephant |
Size (H) | 2m - 3m (6.6ft - 9.8ft) |
Skin Type | Leather |
Phylum | Chordata |
Family | Elephantidae |
Life Span | 60 - 70 years |
Common Name | African forest elephant |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Top Speed | 39km/h (24mph) |
Habitat | Forest, savannah and flood plains |
Scientific Name | Loxodonta cyclotis |
Genus | Loxodonta |
Weight | 900kg - 3,000kg (1,984lbs - 6,613lbs) |
Prey | Grass, fruit, roots |
Predators | Human, lion, hyena |
Group | Mammal |
Colour | Grey, brown |
Class | Mammalia |
Conservation Status | Endangered |
Diet | Herbivore |
Lifestyle | Diurnal |
Average Litter Size | 1 |
Order | Proboscidea |