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Amazing Fact: Despite their size, hippos can gallop at speeds up to 30 km/h (18 mph).

African Bush Elephant

Scientific Name
Loxodonta africana

Common Names
African Elephant, African Savanna Elephant

Classification
Mammal

Close Relatives
African Forest Elephant


The Bush Elephant is the largest land animal in existence, being slightly bigger than the African Forest Elephant.




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