Adult Weight Males 10,000 to 12,000 pounds (5-6 tons); Females 8,000 to 10,000 pounds (4-5 tons)
Lifespan 39 years
Status Endangered
African Elephant
The elephants that live on the African savanna have a huge influence on their ecosystem. As their herds move across the savanna, they feed on trees, breaking them up, often by pulling them up by the roots and crushing them. Without this tree clearing, the savanna would quickly grow from grassland to woodland.