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range map of the African Elephant (Loxodonta africana): that includes the Savanna Elephant (Loxodonta [africana] africana) and Forest Elephant (Loxodonta [africana] cyclotis). ... Habitat conservation...
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They are among the most recognizable creatures on Earth, but elephants are under threat in most of their range from poaching, habitat loss, and human encroachment. ... Map: Locator map for the African elephant...
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Pictures: African Elephant #1 (37 Kb JPEG) (Nature-Wildlife); ... The first recorded observations of African elephants made by man are rock etchings. A number of them are found in the Sahara which, in the period of 5000 - 11,000 BC, was not a desert, but bore vegetation that made it a suitable habitat for elephants.
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The African elephant's eyesight is not very good. It uses its big ears for ventilation and communication. These huge animals can weigh up to 5.4 ton. ... Habitat; The African elephant lives in Africa, south of the Sahara desert in tropical forests, savannah areas, deserts and river valleys. (Coralee, Heidi & Janine)
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The African Elephant is the largest living land mammal, one of the most impressive animals on earth. ... Habitat: Dense forests to open plains - Clean drinking water and a plentiful supply of food are an elephant's only habitat requirements. They graze and browse and eat up to 600 pounds of food a day. ... Search by Map...
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African Elephants: Giants of the Land; Dorothy Hinshaw Patent. Photographs by Oria Douglas-Hamilton. New York: Holiday House, 1991; This book will help you learn about the physical features of elephants, their behavior, feeding, family life, and habitat. ... The African Elephant...
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WAZA is the unifying organization for the world zoo and aquarium community ... Its members include leading zoos and aquariums, associations and affiliate organizations from around the world. Together, we are 'United for Conservation'. ... 2009 Year of the Gorilla...
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