African elephants are divided into two subspecies, savannah and forest. They are found in savannah zones south of the Sahara Desert in 37 different coutries and in the rain forests of central Africa. The male elephant stands as tall as 12 feet tall from shoulder to ground, weighing as much as 12,000 pounds, but not exceeding 15,000 pounds. The female stands as tall as 9.8 feet tall and weighs between [...]