African elephants swimmingAfrican elephants swimming. Two African elephants (Loxodonta africana) swimming. The African elephant is the largest and heaviest land animal alive today. It can weigh over 7000 kilograms. It is a herbivore that lives in large social groups throughout the plains of central and eastern Africa. The groups, which can number over 30 individuals, are led by a mature female.
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