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Common eland , also known as the southern eland or eland antelope (Taurotragus oryx) being chased away from a waterhole by and African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana). Mashatu Game Reserve. Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Botswana
African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant herd at a waterhole. Greater Kruger National Park. Mpumalanga. South Africa
African bush elephant or African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana). Madikwe Game Reserve. North West Province. South Africa. They are the largest living terrestrial animals being up to 3.96 m (tall at the shoulders and 5.5 tonnes in weight. Females are much smaller at 2.8 metres tall and 3.7 tonnes in weight.