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Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They are the only surviving members of the family Elephantidae and the order Proboscidea; extinct relatives include mammoths and mastodons.
Lifespan: Asian elephant: 48 years, African bush elephant: 60 – 70 years, African forest elephant: 60 – 70 years
Mass: Asian elephant: 4,000 kg, African bush elephant: 6,000 kg, African forest elephant: 2,700 – 6,000 kg
Gestation period: Asian elephant: 18 – 22 months, African bush elephant: 22 months
Speed: African bush elephant: 40 km/h
Height: Asian elephant: 2.8 m, African bush elephant: 3.2 m
Term for young: calf