Scientific Classification
| Clade | Synapsida |
| Class | Mammalia |
| Order | Proboscidea |
| Family | Elephantidae |
| Genus | Loxodonta |
| Scientific Name | Loxodonta cyclotis |
African Forest Elephant Description
- The African forest elephant is smaller than the African bush elephants.
- They rarely interact with members of other groups.
- It is the third largest herbivorous land mammal.
Size & Weight
Adults:
- SHOULDER HEIGHT: 5 m (8 ft)
- WEIGHT: 900 kg (1,980 lb)
Habitat
Forests, floodplains
Range
Congo Basin
Diet
Leaves, bark, fruits
Reproduction
1 – 2 calves
Gestation Period
22 months
Sexual Maturity
8 – 12 years (Females)
Population
200,000
Lifespan
60 – 70 years
Speed
39 km/h
Group Size
3 – 5 individuals
Predators
Humans
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
