The document provides information about African elephants, including their scientific name of Loxodonta africana, size of up to 13 feet tall and 15,000 pounds, habitat of grassy savannas and open woodlands, predators of poachers, and life span of 60-70 years. Additional details given include that they use their seven foot long trunks to eat fruits, leaves, roots and grasses, make loud trumpeting noises, and that babies suckle using their trunks. The source of the information is also noted.