About the Species

The African elephant is the world’s largest land mammal. He stands more than eleven feet at the shoulder and can weigh in at over seven tons. His dark grey skin provides excellent camouflage in the dense brush of the bushveld.

About the Hunt

He moves through the bush with amazing speed for his size and can be extremely quiet. While his eyesight is relatively poor, his hearing is very good and his sense of smell is without equal. You hunt this animal with your legs; the stalk can be quite long and cover many miles.

Habitat

They are found most often in savannas, grasslands, and forests, but they occupy a wide range of habitats, including deserts, swamps, and highlands in tropical and subtropical regions.

Physical Description

Shoulder Height – 120 inches

Weight – 12,000 pounds