African elephants are the largest land animals on earth, with males weighing on average between 6 and 14 tons and standing up to 4 meters tall at the shoulder. Females are smaller, weighing between 2 and 4 tons and standing up to 3.2 meters tall. Despite their massive size, African elephants are surprisingly agile and can run up to 40 km/h in short bursts. They are also known for their highly intelligent and social behavior, living in family groups led by a matriarch and exhibiting complex communication and problem-solving skills.
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African elephants are highly social animals that exhibit complex emotional and cognitive behaviors. They have strong bonds with family members, especially mothers and their offspring, and often display mourning behaviors when a family member dies. Elephants have a good memory and can recognize individual elephants and locations over long periods of time. They also show empathy towards other elephants in distress and have been observed to help others in need. In addition, African elephants have been observed exhibiting problem-solving behaviors, tool use, and self-awareness in mirrors, indicating their high level of intelligence.