African elephants are the largest land animals on Earth. They are slightly larger than their Asian cousins and can be identified by their larger ears that look somewhat like the continent of Africa. (Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ears.) Although they were long grouped together as one species, scientists have determined that there are actually two species of African elephants—and that both are at risk of extinction. Savanna elephants are larger animals that roam the plains of sub-Saharan

African Elephants 🐘 With an average height of four metres and a weight of around six tonnes they are the largest land mammal in the world and simply majestic. Despite their size they can hide extremely well (the Houdinis of the animal kingdom) and are quiet as a mouse when walking. True story! #elephants #africanelephant #africa #safari #tanzania #tanzaniaspecialist | Tanzania Specialist

337K views · 9.5K reactions | Beautiful Elephant emerging from the bush. When surprised like this, be calm, stay perfectly still and allow him to pass without alarming him. This was their land long before we arrived, so always show respect. ❤ #EthicalConservation #WildHeart #WildlifeConservation #Conservation #WHWF #Africa #WildlifeRehabilitation #SouthAfrica #Wildlife #AnimalLover #Animals #elephant | Wild Heart Wildlife Foundation | Facebook

15 reactions | Happy #WorldElephantDay! A revised African Elephant Action Plan focuses on habitat conservation & #ecologicalconnectivity. The plan is the basis for a more strategic implementation of the CMS Western African Elephant MoU. Learn more: https://cms.int/sites/default/files/document/cms_cop14_res.12.19_rev.cop14_annex_african-elephant-action-plan_e_0.pdf CITES IUCN Save Our Species | Convention on Migratory Species | Facebook