The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is a species of elephant native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is one of three extant elephant species and, along with the African forest elephant, one of two extant species of African elephant. Learn about the African bush elephant, the largest land mammal on Earth, with long tusks and large ears. Find out its classification, evolution, anatomy, distribution, behavior, diet, threats and more. Learn about the African bush elephant, the largest land mammal in the world, and how The Nature Conservancy is working to protect its habitat and reduce human-wildlife conflict. Find out how elephants use their tusks, ears, and trunk, and where they live across Africa. There are two species of African elephants—the savanna (or bush) elephant and the forest elephant. Savanna elephants are larger than forest elephants, and their tusks curve outwards.
