African Elephant - Blog Posts

wolfie-queen-bri

10 months ago

More animal pics from the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium! Also, more than 10! 😆

This is a Komodo Dragon! We had a staring contest. I won.

I think this is a salamander? Either way, they are cute!

The bigger elephant is Renée and her calf's name is Kurkja! She's so cute!

So, I went to the Toledo Zoo and Aquarium yesterday! I got a bunch of cute pics! These are 10 of like...17? 20? Dunno, lol, cause ANIMALS!!!

This polar bear is playing with a deflated pickle toy.

This golden froggy had a mystical quest, but I had to decline.

This colorful frog didn't care that my foot was in their way.

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rinusuarez

1 year ago

African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis Family: Elephantidae Genus: Loxodonta Subspecies: 00 Feed: Herbivorous Habitat: Monsoon Forest Status and Conservation: Endangered This unique elephant species is the smallest of the three (2.4 meters), it boasts a disproportionately impressive tusk. Adapted for forest life, it has a compact frame, less curved tusks for easy navigation, and probably the most captivating feature is its distinct yellow eyes common in many of these animals.

However, their valuable tusks make them targets for ivory poaching. This endangered species is challenging to study due to its remote habitat. Full body illustration and extended explanation join here: Discovering Club