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Straight-tusked elephant

straight-tusked elephant
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The straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus) is a herbivorous mammal native to Europe.

The straight-tusked elephant is an extinct species of elephant that inhabited Europe and Western Asia during the Middle and Late Pleistocene. One of the largest known elephant species, mature fully grown bulls on average had a shoulder height of 4 metres (13 ft) and a weight of 13 tonnes (29,000 lb) — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Palaeoloxodon antiquus
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Elephantidae
Diet
Herbivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
Europe

What does a straight-tusked elephant eat?

The straight-tusked elephant is a herbivore, feeding on plants.

Where do straight-tusked elephants live?

Straight-tusked elephants are found in Europe, in terrestrial habitats.

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