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Classification of the African Elephant Loxodonta africana
Mammalia; Eutheria; Proboscidea; Elephantidae; Loxodonta
There are two sub-species or species: Loxodonta (africana) africana (Savanna Elephant) and Loxodonta (africana) cyclotis (Forest Elephant).
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Research project by Rachana Shah on this species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.
WWF species program: overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs.
Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.
Supports conservation of Africa's elephants within the context of human needs and pressures.
Image portfolio from Tembe National Elephant Park.
Current Issues and Priorities for Action. WWF Report, May 1997.
Desnaring, education, and conservation of elephants and rhinoceros in Nairobi and Tsavo National Park, Kenya. Includes elephant orphan fostering program.
Brief report on genetics of Loxodonta cyclotis.
African elephant database online, Pachyderm journal online, tools for the study and mitigation of human-elephant conflict and an African elephant bibliography.
About elephant behaviour, communication and conservation. Includes descriptions, sounds, photographs and video presenting the structure and content of African savanna elephant language.
Non-profit organization focussing on research, education, grass-roots conservation, monitoring and protection of African elephant populations. Includes details of projects, news, maps, links.
WWF species program: overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs.
African elephant database online, Pachyderm journal online, tools for the study and mitigation of human-elephant conflict and an African elephant bibliography.
Brief report on genetics of Loxodonta cyclotis.
Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.
Research project by Rachana Shah on this species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.
Current Issues and Priorities for Action. WWF Report, May 1997.
Image portfolio from Tembe National Elephant Park.
Non-profit organization focussing on research, education, grass-roots conservation, monitoring and protection of African elephant populations. Includes details of projects, news, maps, links.
Supports conservation of Africa's elephants within the context of human needs and pressures.
Desnaring, education, and conservation of elephants and rhinoceros in Nairobi and Tsavo National Park, Kenya. Includes elephant orphan fostering program.
About elephant behaviour, communication and conservation. Includes descriptions, sounds, photographs and video presenting the structure and content of African savanna elephant language.
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