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African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)

African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)

Scale illustration of an average African Forest Elephant with dimensions length compared to a human and other elephantsScale illustration of an average African Forest Elephant with dimensions length compared to a human and other elephants
Description
Description

African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta Cyclotis) originates from humid rainforests and the Congo Basin in West Africa. It is the smallest of the three species of living elephants to a height of 2.4 meters. Both sexes of the African Forest Elephant have straight down-pointing tusks, which erupt at the age of 1–3 years. The African forest elephant has a brown skin that appears yellow to reddish when wallowed. It resides in households of up to 20 elephants. It has been called the 'forest megagardener' since it is drilled on eating leaves, seeds, fruit, and tree bark.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

African Forest Elephants have a typical shoulder height between 5.92’-9.83’ (1.8-3 m), body length of 7.22’-12.13’ (2.2-3.7 m), and width of 2.82’-4.59’ (.86-1.4 m). The typical weight of the African Forest Elephant is in the range of 8,818-13,889 lb (4,000-6,300 kg). African Forest Elephants have lifespans between 60-70 years.

Pair of elevation illustrations of the African Forest Elephant seen from the side and front
Description
Description

African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta Cyclotis) originates from humid rainforests and the Congo Basin in West Africa. It is the smallest of the three species of living elephants to a height of 2.4 meters. Both sexes of the African Forest Elephant have straight down-pointing tusks, which erupt at the age of 1–3 years. The African forest elephant has a brown skin that appears yellow to reddish when wallowed. It resides in households of up to 20 elephants. It has been called the 'forest megagardener' since it is drilled on eating leaves, seeds, fruit, and tree bark.

Dimensions & Sizes
Dimensions & Sizes

African Forest Elephants have a typical shoulder height between 5.92’-9.83’ (1.8-3 m), body length of 7.22’-12.13’ (2.2-3.7 m), and width of 2.82’-4.59’ (.86-1.4 m). The typical weight of the African Forest Elephant is in the range of 8,818-13,889 lb (4,000-6,300 kg). African Forest Elephants have lifespans between 60-70 years.

Set of scaled elevation drawings of the African Forest Elephant viewed from the back and side
Set of scaled elevation drawings of the African Forest Elephant viewed from the back and side
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Common Questions
Common Questions
Elephants
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Elephants
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What do elephants eat?
An elephant has a vegetarian diet, and eats between 330 – 375 pounds (149 – 169 kg) of vegetation and drinks 40 gallons (152 L) of water every day. Elephants eat grasses, small plants, bushes, fruits, twigs, tree bark, and roots. They eat between 16 to 18 hours a day – 80% of an elephant’s day is spent eating.
How fast can elephants run?
Elephants can typically run up to a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and most African elephants typically have a speed of 15 mph (25km/h). They are able to move fast over short distances when they feel threatened. While running they always have one 1 foot on the ground, as they are too heavy to take all their feet off the ground.
How do elephants sleep?
Elephants in captivity are able to sleep between 3 to 7 hours a day and lay down for 1 to 5 hours while eating between naps. Elephants in the wild usually rest for 2 hours at night and are able to 46 hours without sleep to avoid predators. Elephants lie down to sleep or stand and lean against a tree for support.
What do elephants eat?
An elephant has a vegetarian diet, and eats between 330 – 375 pounds (149 – 169 kg) of vegetation and drinks 40 gallons (152 L) of water every day. Elephants eat grasses, small plants, bushes, fruits, twigs, tree bark, and roots. They eat between 16 to 18 hours a day – 80% of an elephant’s day is spent eating.
How fast can elephants run?
Elephants can typically run up to a speed of 25 mph (40 km/h) and most African elephants typically have a speed of 15 mph (25km/h). They are able to move fast over short distances when they feel threatened. While running they always have one 1 foot on the ground, as they are too heavy to take all their feet off the ground.
How do elephants sleep?
Elephants in captivity are able to sleep between 3 to 7 hours a day and lay down for 1 to 5 hours while eating between naps. Elephants in the wild usually rest for 2 hours at night and are able to 46 hours without sleep to avoid predators. Elephants lie down to sleep or stand and lean against a tree for support.
Afrotheres
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Afrotheres
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Why are Afrotheria different than other mammals?
Afrotheria are different than other mammals as the 7 groups that make up this clade are not physically in resemblance with one another so their relationship is not often known. The 7 groups that make up this order include the elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, aardvarks, elephant shrews, golden moles, and tenrecs.
How many species of Afrotheria are there?
In total there are 4,700 species of Afrotheria which make up about one-third of all the living orders of mammals. The Afrotheria species make up about 80 of the 1,250 species of mammals that live in Africa and Madagascar.
Are aardvarks and elephants related?
Aardvarks and elephants are related as they both belong to the group of primitive ungulates that are called Uranotherians. The split between them took place more than 90 million years ago and led to the Ungulate, Carnivore, Xenarthran, and Cetacean orders. Aardvarks and elephants are part of the Afrotheres clade.
Why are Afrotheria different than other mammals?
Afrotheria are different than other mammals as the 7 groups that make up this clade are not physically in resemblance with one another so their relationship is not often known. The 7 groups that make up this order include the elephants, sea cows, hyraxes, aardvarks, elephant shrews, golden moles, and tenrecs.
How many species of Afrotheria are there?
In total there are 4,700 species of Afrotheria which make up about one-third of all the living orders of mammals. The Afrotheria species make up about 80 of the 1,250 species of mammals that live in Africa and Madagascar.
Are aardvarks and elephants related?
Aardvarks and elephants are related as they both belong to the group of primitive ungulates that are called Uranotherians. The split between them took place more than 90 million years ago and led to the Ungulate, Carnivore, Xenarthran, and Cetacean orders. Aardvarks and elephants are part of the Afrotheres clade.
Mammals
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Mammals
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When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
When did mammals first appear?
Mammals first appeared during the Triassic period which was about 252 million to 201 million years ago and were members of the reptilian order Therapsida. This order had a subclass, Synapsida which are sometimes referred to as mammal-like reptiles. They were part of the Carboniferous period and are considered one of the earliest reptilian groups.
Which mammal species lay eggs?
The only 2 mammal species that lay eggs are the duck-billed platypus and the echidna, also known as the spiny anteater. The reasons these 2 mammals still lay eggs may be due to their distant ancestors as well as other primitive traits like their reptile-like shoulders.
What are the most common mammal species?
The most common mammal species are humans as it is the most numerous species of mammal on Earth. As of 2022, the human population reached 7.9 billion. Human beings are the only species that are close to exceeding the number of members of the brown rat and the house mouse.
Rainforest Animals
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Rainforest Animals
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How do animals adapt in the rainforest?
Animals adapt in the rainforest through multiple physical adaptions. The adaptations include camouflage that allows them to blend into their surroundings and makes it difficult for predators to see them. Animals also adapt to move within the surroundings of the rainforest through strong limbs or webbed feet.
What do rainforest animals eat?
The food rainforest animals typically eat depends on their placement within the food supply chain and the ecosystem. The food sources within the rainforest are often limited. Big animals eat smaller animals such as armadillos, birds, and turtles while smaller animals may generally eat mushrooms, termites, or worms.
Which animals are the top of the food chain in the rainforest?
The animals at the top of the food chain in the rainforest include big cats such as leopards and jaguars who are known for both their agility and speed. Other animals at the top of the food chain include anacondas who are known for their ability to prey and crocodiles.
How do animals adapt in the rainforest?
Animals adapt in the rainforest through multiple physical adaptions. The adaptations include camouflage that allows them to blend into their surroundings and makes it difficult for predators to see them. Animals also adapt to move within the surroundings of the rainforest through strong limbs or webbed feet.
What do rainforest animals eat?
The food rainforest animals typically eat depends on their placement within the food supply chain and the ecosystem. The food sources within the rainforest are often limited. Big animals eat smaller animals such as armadillos, birds, and turtles while smaller animals may generally eat mushrooms, termites, or worms.
Which animals are the top of the food chain in the rainforest?
The animals at the top of the food chain in the rainforest include big cats such as leopards and jaguars who are known for both their agility and speed. Other animals at the top of the food chain include anacondas who are known for their ability to prey and crocodiles.
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African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)
Details
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Height:
5.92’-9.83’ | 1.8-3 m
Width:
2.82’-4.59’ | .86-1.4 m
Depth:
Length:
7.22’-12.13’ | 2.2-3.7 m
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Weight:
8,818-13,889 lb | 4,000-6,300 kg
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Scientific Name:
Loxodonta cyclotis
Lifespan:
60-70 years

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African Forest Elephant side elevation, front, back, walking

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Elephants are the largest land animals on Earth, belonging to the family Elephantidae, which includes three extant species: the African Savannah elephant, the African Forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. These majestic creatures are known for their long trunks, large ears, and tusks.

Woolly Mammoth
8.5’-11.17’ | 2.6-3.4 m
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4.59’-6.23’ | 1.4-1.9 m
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9.19’-12.47’ | 2.8-3.8 m
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13,205-17,593 lb | 5,990-7,980 kg
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60-80 years
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Woolly Mammoth
340.000
190.000
380.000
7980.000
80.00
146900
GUIDE
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Woolly Mammoth
Indian Elephant
6.58’-11.42’ | 2-3.5 m
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3.28’-6.23’ | 1-1.9 m
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8.2’-14.44’ | 2.5-4.4 m
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4,409-11,023 lb | 2,000-5,500 kg
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50-80 years
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Indian Elephant
350.000
190.000
440.000
5500.000
80.00
61700
GUIDE
3D
Indian Elephant
African Bush Elephant
8.5’-13’ | 2.6-4 m
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4.27’-6.89’ | 1.3-2.1 m
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10’-16.5’ | 3-5 m
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5,500-15,400 lb | 2,500-7,000 kg
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60-75 years
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African Bush Elephant
400.000
210.000
500.000
7000.000
75.00
42900
GUIDE
3D
African Bush Elephant
African Forest Elephant
5.92’-9.83’ | 1.8-3 m
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2.82’-4.59’ | .86-1.4 m
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7.22’-12.13’ | 2.2-3.7 m
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8,818-13,889 lb | 4,000-6,300 kg
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60-70 years
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African Forest Elephant
300.000
140.000
370.000
6300.000
70.00
17400
GUIDE
3D
African Forest Elephant
Borneo Pygmy Elephant
8.17’-9.83’ | 2.5-3 m
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3.94’-5.25’ | 1.2-1.6 m
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10.17’-12.47’ | 3.1-3.8 m
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6,000-10,000 | 2,720-4,535 kg
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55-70 years
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Borneo Pygmy Elephant
300.000
160.000
380.000
4535.000
70.00
1850
GUIDE
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Borneo Pygmy Elephant
Cyprus Dwarf Elephant
4.25’-4.58’ | 1.3-1.4 m
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2.4’-2.5’ | .73-.76 m
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5.58’-5.91’ | 1.7-1.8 m
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440-550 lb | 200-250 kg
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68 years (minimum)
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Cyprus Dwarf Elephant
140.000
76.000
180.000
250.000
68.00
70
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Cyprus Dwarf Elephant

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