Quick answer
African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
Key takeaway
African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
African Elephant conservation status
African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is recorded here as Endangered. Global categories summarise extinction risk; regional populations can be safer or worse than the headline label.
Threats facing african elephants
Habitat loss around Savanna, forest, desert edge, hunting or persecution, climate pressure, and conflict with people are common drivers. Exact ranking of threats varies by region.
Outlook for African Elephant populations
Where monitoring exists, trends track protected-area quality and enforcement. Fragmented groups need corridors and genetic exchange to avoid local extinction.
What actually helps
Support verified conservation programmes, cut demand for illegal wildlife products, and protect habitat. Tourism helps only when operators follow ethical wildlife standards.
Diet
Elephants are herbivores that eat grasses, leaves, bark, roots, and fruit. An adult can consume up to 150 kg (330 lb) of vegetation and drink up to 190 liters (50 gallons) of water in a single day, spending up to 16 hours feeding.
Sources
African Elephant FAQs
Are african elephants endangered?
African Elephants (Loxodonta africana) are listed in our guides as Endangered. That IUCN-style label describes global extinction risk and can differ from national lists — habitat loss and human pressure still decide local survival.
What is the scientific name of the african elephant?
Loxodonta africana — used in research and conservation listings for african elephants.
What do african elephants eat?
African Elephants are described as herbivores, with seasonal and regional variation in Savanna, forest, desert edge.
Where do african elephants live?
They are associated with Savanna, forest, desert edge. Local presence depends on food, cover, and human land use.
What is the conservation status of african elephants?
Listed in our guides as Endangered. Check the IUCN Red List and national assessments for the latest formal category.