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African Bush vs Forest Elephants. How you can tell apart Africa's 2 elephant species.

African elephants are often thought of as one species but they are 2 separate species. There is the African forest elephant as well as the African bush/savannah elephant.

As their names suggest, African forest elephants live in the thick forests of Subsaharan Africa. On the other hand, African bush elephants live in the open savannahs and grasslands in Africa.

Where To See African Elephants In The Wild. 30+ places to see elephants in Africa.

The African wilderness is full of interesting animals but none has quite the presence of the African Elephant. From their size, intelligence, and social structures, elephants are the most iconic of African wild animals, and you could spend days with them without getting tired.

21+ Fascinating Facts About African Elephants. Size, tusks, trunk & more.

Elephants are well-known animals for very many things, most famously - being the largest land animal on earth. While they are now only found in some select places, elephants used to be widely spread across Africa and Asia in great numbers.

In this article, we will look at all the fun and interesting facts that make elephants such lovely and sweet animals - worth your visit and everyone's protection.

The BIG 5 African Safari Animals: A Comprehensive Guide to Sightseeing

If you have ever done any slight research about African Animals - especially for a safari holiday, you have met the phrase of 'Big 5 ' referring to animals.

In this article, we shall look at what the big-5 actually means, as well as where you can find all the big-5 animals on an African safari.

While the phrase has become a staple in marketing wildlife safaris, its origins are in the hunting of wildlife. The term was coined by big-game hunters as a reference to the most difficult animals to hunt on foot.