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A frican Elephant

A frican Elephant. By: Jasmijn H aakman. Classification and Description. Loxodonta Africana Mammal 13 feet;6 tons Baby has no tusks. Biome. Savanas of East Africa Grasslands; rainforests Does not migrate Constantly on the move for food. Life Cycle. 1 calf Herbivores

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A frican Elephant

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  1. African Elephant By: JasmijnHaakman

  2. Classification and Description • Loxodonta Africana • Mammal • 13 feet;6 tons • Baby has no tusks

  3. Biome • Savanas of East Africa • Grasslands; rainforests • Does not migrate • Constantly on the move for food

  4. Life Cycle • 1 calf • Herbivores • Grass, leaves, roots and fruit • 50-60 years

  5. Adaptations • Flap ears • Screeches and trumpets • Mud is sunblock • Trunks

  6. Reasons for Endangered Status • Humans • Poaching; deforestation • 70,000 killed in one year • Ivory

  7. Conservation • 60,000 • Banned poaching • No breeding programs • Reserves and National parks

  8. Fun Facts • When leader stops all stop • Tell how feeling by touching; sniffing • Greet by touching trunks • Group leader is called matriarch

  9. Resources • Cole, Melissa. Elephants. • Schwabacher,Martin. Elephants. • Zoo Books. Elephants. • National Geographic KIDS. Elephants.

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