African Elephant vs Giraffe
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Elephant
4 m
Human
1.75 m
Giraffe
5.8 m
| African Elephant | Giraffe | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2700–6000 kg | 700–1930 kg |
| Length | 5.4–7.5 m | 3.8–4.7 m |
| Height | 3.2–4 m | 4.3–5.8 m |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 56 km/h |
| Lifespan | 60–70 yrs | 20–26 yrs |
| Gestation | 645 days | 457 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Wetland | Savanna, Woodland, Grassland |
| Regions | Africa | Africa |
| Family | Elephantidae | Giraffidae |
| Order | Proboscidea | Artiodactyla |