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			File:African_Elephant_(Loxodonta_africana)_male_(17289351322).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodontacyclotis.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png\|African elephant
			File:African_bush_elephant_skeleton.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Elephas_africanus_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_(white_background).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Palaeoloxodon_namadicus-bpk_(cropped).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Indian_elephant_white_background.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Mammuthus_trogontherii122DB.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Palaeoloxodon_phylogeny.svg\|African elephant
			File:African_Bush_Elephant_Skull.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodonta_africana_-_Molar_of_an_adult.JPG\|African elephant
			File:Jumbo_size_comparison.jpg\|African elephant
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	~~{{short description\|Species of elephant native to Africa}}~~		== African Elephant ==
	~~{{Taxobox~~
	~~\| name~~ = ~~African elephant~~
	~~\| image = African_Elephant_(Loxodonta_africana)_male_(17289351322).jpg~~
	~~\| image_caption~~ = African ~~bush elephant~~
	~~\| genus = ''[[Loxodonta]]''~~
	~~\| species~~ = ~~''L. africana''~~
	~~\| authority~~ = ~~Blumenbach, 1797~~
	}}

	The '''African elephant''' (''Loxodonta'') is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the [[African bush elephant]] (''Loxodonta africana'') and the [[African forest elephant]] (''Loxodonta cyclotis''). ~~Both species are native to Africa and~~ are the largest land animals on Earth.		The '''African elephant''' (''Loxodonta'') is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the African bush elephant (''Loxodonta africana'') and the smaller African forest elephant (''Loxodonta cyclotis''). They are the largest land animals on Earth and are found in various habitats across Africa.

	==Taxonomy==		== Taxonomy and Evolution ==
	The genus ''[[Loxodonta]]'' was first described by Georges Cuvier in 1825. The name refers to the lozenge-shaped enamel of the molar teeth. The African bush elephant and the African forest elephant were once considered a single species, but genetic studies have shown that they are distinct species.

	~~==Description==~~		The genus ''Loxodonta'' is part of the family [[Elephantidae]], which also includes the [[Asian elephant]] and the extinct [[mammoth]]s. The African elephant is divided into two species:
	~~African elephants are characterized by their large ears, which help to dissipate heat, and their trunk, which~~ is ~~a fusion~~ of the ~~nose and upper lip. The~~ [[~~African bush elephant~~]] ~~is larger~~, ~~with males reaching up to 3.3 meters at~~ the ~~shoulder and weighing up to 6,000 kg. The~~ [[~~African forest~~ elephant]] ~~is smaller, with males reaching up to 2.5 meters at~~ the ~~shoulder and weighing up to 4,000 kg~~.

	~~==Distribution and Habitat==~~		* '''African bush elephant''' (''Loxodonta africana'')
	~~African elephants are found in a variety of habitats including savannas, forests, deserts, and marshes. The [[~~African bush elephant~~]] is found in sub-Saharan Africa, while the [[~~African forest elephant~~]] is found in the dense rainforests of Central and West Africa.~~		* '''African forest elephant''' (''Loxodonta cyclotis'')

	~~==Behavior==~~		The evolutionary history of elephants is complex, with many extinct relatives such as ''[[Palaeoloxodon]]'' and ''[[Mammuthus]]''.
	~~African~~ elephants ~~are highly social animals~~, ~~living in matriarchal family groups. They communicate through a variety of vocalizations~~ and ~~seismic signals. Elephants are known for their intelligence, memory, and complex social structures~~.

	==~~Diet~~==		== Physical Characteristics ==
	~~African elephants are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, bark, and fruit. They require large amounts of food and water, which influences their migratory patterns.~~

	~~==Conservation==~~		African elephants are distinguished by their large ears, which help to dissipate heat, and their trunk, which is a versatile appendage used for feeding, drinking, and social interactions. The bush elephant is larger than the forest elephant, with males reaching up to 4 meters in height and weighing up to 7,000 kg.
	African elephants are ~~listed as vulnerable due~~ to ~~habitat loss~~ and ~~poaching~~ for ~~their ivory~~. ~~Conservation efforts include anti-poaching measures~~, ~~habitat protection~~, ~~and international bans on ivory trade~~.

	==Related ~~pages~~==		=== Skull and Dentition ===
	* [[~~Elephant~~]]
	* [[~~Ivory trade~~]]		The skull of the African elephant is large and houses a complex set of teeth. Elephants have a unique dental structure with large molars that are replaced several times throughout their life. The molar of an adult African elephant is adapted for grinding tough vegetation.
	* [[~~Conservation biology~~]]
	* [[~~Endangered species~~]]		== Behavior and Ecology ==

			African elephants are highly social animals, living in matriarchal family groups. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and seismic signals. Elephants play a crucial role in their ecosystems by modifying habitats and dispersing seeds.

			== Conservation ==

			Both species of African elephants are threatened by habitat loss and poaching for their ivory. Conservation efforts focus on habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and reducing human-elephant conflict.

			== Related Pages ==

			* [[Asian elephant]]
			* [[Mammoth]]
			* [[Palaeoloxodon]]
			* [[Elephantidae]]

			== Gallery ==

	~~==Gallery==~~
	<gallery>		<gallery>
			African_Elephant_(Loxodonta_africana)_male_(17289351322).jpg\|African bush elephant
	Loxodontacyclotis.jpg\|African forest elephant		Loxodontacyclotis.jpg\|African forest elephant
	Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png\|Skulls of African bush and forest elephants		Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png\|Skulls of African bush and forest elephants
	African_bush_elephant_skeleton.jpg\|Skeleton of an African bush elephant		African_bush_elephant_skeleton.jpg\|Skeleton of an African bush elephant
	Elephas_africanus_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_(white_background).jpg\|Historical illustration of an African elephant		Elephas_africanus_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_(white_background).jpg\|Historical illustration of an African elephant
			Palaeoloxodon_namadicus-bpk_(cropped).jpg\|''Palaeoloxodon namadicus''
			Indian_elephant_white_background.jpg\|Asian elephant for comparison
			Mammuthus_trogontherii122DB.jpg\|''Mammuthus trogontherii''
			Palaeoloxodon_phylogeny.svg\|Phylogeny of ''Palaeoloxodon''
			African_Bush_Elephant_Skull.jpg\|Skull of an African bush elephant
			Loxodonta_africana_-_Molar_of_an_adult.JPG\|Molar of an adult African elephant
	</gallery>		</gallery>

	[[Category:Elephants]]		[[Category:Elephants]]
	[[Category:Mammals of Africa]]		[[Category:Mammals of Africa]]
	~~[[Category:Megafauna of Africa]]~~

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{{short description|Species of elephant native to Africa}}
{{Taxobox
| name = African elephant
| image = African_Elephant_(Loxodonta_africana)_male_(17289351322).jpg
| image_caption = African bush elephant
| genus = ''[[Loxodonta]]''
| species = ''L. africana''
| authority = Blumenbach, 1797
}}

The '''African elephant''' (''Loxodonta'') is a genus comprising two living elephant species, the [[African bush elephant]] (''Loxodonta africana'') and the [[African forest elephant]] (''Loxodonta cyclotis''). Both species are native to Africa and are the largest land animals on Earth.

==Taxonomy==
The genus ''[[Loxodonta]]'' was first described by Georges Cuvier in 1825. The name refers to the lozenge-shaped enamel of the molar teeth. The African bush elephant and the African forest elephant were once considered a single species, but genetic studies have shown that they are distinct species.

==Description==
African elephants are characterized by their large ears, which help to dissipate heat, and their trunk, which is a fusion of the nose and upper lip. The [[African bush elephant]] is larger, with males reaching up to 3.3 meters at the shoulder and weighing up to 6,000 kg. The [[African forest elephant]] is smaller, with males reaching up to 2.5 meters at the shoulder and weighing up to 4,000 kg.

==Distribution and Habitat==
African elephants are found in a variety of habitats including savannas, forests, deserts, and marshes. The [[African bush elephant]] is found in sub-Saharan Africa, while the [[African forest elephant]] is found in the dense rainforests of Central and West Africa.

==Behavior==
African elephants are highly social animals, living in matriarchal family groups. They communicate through a variety of vocalizations and seismic signals. Elephants are known for their intelligence, memory, and complex social structures.

==Diet==
African elephants are herbivores, feeding on grasses, leaves, bark, and fruit. They require large amounts of food and water, which influences their migratory patterns.

==Conservation==
African elephants are listed as vulnerable due to habitat loss and poaching for their ivory. Conservation efforts include anti-poaching measures, habitat protection, and international bans on ivory trade.

==Related pages==
* [[Elephant]]
* [[Ivory trade]]
* [[Conservation biology]]
* [[Endangered species]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Loxodontacyclotis.jpg|African forest elephant
Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png|Skulls of African bush and forest elephants
African_bush_elephant_skeleton.jpg|Skeleton of an African bush elephant
Elephas_africanus_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_(white_background).jpg|Historical illustration of an African elephant
</gallery>

[[Category:Elephants]]
[[Category:Mammals of Africa]]
[[Category:Megafauna of Africa]]

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	[[Category:Elephants]]		[[Category:Elephants]]
	[[Category:Mammals of Africa]]		[[Category:Mammals of Africa]]
			<gallery>
			File:African_Elephant_(Loxodonta_africana)_male_(17289351322).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodontacyclotis.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodonta_africana-cyclotis_skulls_PZSL.png\|African elephant
			File:African_bush_elephant_skeleton.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Elephas_africanus_-_1700-1880_-_Print_-_Iconographia_Zoologica_-_(white_background).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Palaeoloxodon_namadicus-bpk_(cropped).jpg\|African elephant
			File:Indian_elephant_white_background.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Mammuthus_trogontherii122DB.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Palaeoloxodon_phylogeny.svg\|African elephant
			File:African_Bush_Elephant_Skull.jpg\|African elephant
			File:Loxodonta_africana_-_Molar_of_an_adult.JPG\|African elephant
			File:Jumbo_size_comparison.jpg\|African elephant
			</gallery>