There are two distinct species of African elephants:
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Savanna (Bush) Elephant (Loxodonta africana): The largest land mammals, these elephants inhabit open woodlands, savannas, and grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa.
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Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis): Smaller and more elusive, forest elephants reside in the dense rainforests of Central and West Africa. They are critically endangered due to habitat loss and poaching for their ivory .