Vocabulary: African Elephants

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smooth head

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African elephants have two trunk fingers, while Asian elephants have one.

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How do the heads and ears of African elephants differ from those of Asian elephants?

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African elephants have smooth heads and large ears shaped like the map of Africa, while Asian elephants have bumpy heads and smaller ears.

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Why do African elephants have larger ears compared to Asian elephants?

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African elephants live in hotter climates (the African savannah) and their large ears help them keep cool.

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What type of herds do Asian elephants live in?

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Asian elephants live in maternal herds, similar to African elephants.