The African elephant is the world's largest land animal.
Elephant males can weigh up to 13,000 pounds and stand up to 13 feet tall at the shoulder.
They are herbivores, meaning they eat mostly leaves, grasses, and bark.
African elephants are herd animals that can number up to 100 individuals.
They are also extremely intelligent animals, capable of using tools and solving difficult issues.
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