African Elephant vs Fossa
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
vs
Size
African Elephant
4 m
Human
1.75 m
Fossa
0.8 m
| African Elephant | Fossa | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2700–6000 kg | 5.5–8.6 kg |
| Length | 5.4–7.5 m | 70–80 cm |
| Height | 3.2–4 m | – |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | – |
| Lifespan | 60–70 yrs | 15–20 yrs |
| Gestation | 645 days | 90 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Sedentary |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Wetland | Forest, Rainforest, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Elephantidae | Eupleridae |
| Order | Proboscidea | Carnivora |