Elephant
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Elephants are the largest living land animals. Three living species are currently recognised: the African bush elephant, the African forest elephant, and the Asian elephant. They are the only survivin
African bush elephant skeleton
African bush elephant with ears spread in a threat or attentive position and visible blood vessels
African bush elephant with its trunk raised, a behaviour often adopted when trumpeting
Lion
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The lion is a large cat of the genus Panthera, currently ranging only in Sub-Saharan Africa and India. It has a muscular, broad-chested body; a short, rounded head; round ears; and a dark, hairy tuft
020 The lion king Snyggve in the Serengeti National Park Photo by Giles Laurent
Okonjima Lioness
Skull of an American lion on display at the National Museum of Natural History
A tuft at the end of the tail is a distinct characteristic of the lion.