The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana africana) is the largest land animal, with males weighing up to 12,000 pounds. Known for their large ears, which help regulate body temperature, and their long trunks used for communication and foraging, they inhabit savannas, forests, and deserts across Africa.

The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana africana) is native to sub-Saharan Africa. It is primarily found in 37 countries across the continent, including Botswana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, and South Africa. These elephants are distributed throughout various ecosystems from the West African forests to the savannas and grasslands of Eastern and Southern Africa.

African bush elephants inhabit a range of environments including savannas, grasslands, and forests. They are highly adaptable and can thrive in habitats from arid deserts to lush rainforests. The typical environmental conditions include a tropical to subtropical climate with seasonal variations in rainfall, ranging from dry to wet seasons, which influence their movement and foraging patterns.

African bush elephants play a crucial role as keystone species in their ecosystems. They are primary consumers and influence the structure of their environment through their feeding habits which include browsing on trees and shrubs and grazing on grasses. This behavior helps maintain the savanna and forest ecosystems, promoting biodiversity. They also facilitate seed dispersal and create water holes used by other animals during dry periods.