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English: African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) are the largest land animals on Earth, characterized by their massive size large ears and tusks (present in both males and females) that can grow up to 3 meters in length. They have gray skin that is sparsely covered with sparse hair. African Elephants are highly social animals that live in matriarchal herds led by the oldest and most experienced female, known as the matriarch. These herds typically consist of related females and their offspring, while adult males (bulls) may roam alone or form bachelor groups. They are herbivores with a varied diet that includes grasses, leaves, bark, fruits, and roots. Elephants are known for their ability to consume large quantities of food each day, requiring vast areas to meet their nutritional needs. Elephants are known for their intelligence, complex social behaviors, and strong family bonds. They communicate through vocalizations, body language, and tactile interactions such as touching and trunk-twining. Elephants play a crucial role in shaping their habitats by creating clearings in forests, spreading seeds, and modifying vegetation through their feeding and movement patterns.