Giants · EN Endangered
African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana
The largest land animal on Earth — a tusked giant that mourns its dead, now Endangered after decades of ivory poaching.
EN · Endangered
Overview
The largest land animal on Earth — a tusked giant that mourns its dead, now Endangered after decades of ivory poaching.
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Field data
| IUCN status | EN · Endangered |
|---|---|
| Population | ~350,000 |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2021 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Proboscidea |
| Family | Elephantidae |
| Range | Sub-Saharan Africa |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Talks over kilometres in deep rumbles too low for humans to hear.
- Can recognise itself in a mirror, a rare sign of self-awareness.
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