It has long been known that the ivory of the African Forest Elephant is particularly hard, with a pinkish tinge and is more straight (whereas that of the African Bush Elephant is curved). It has, like the Asian elephant, four nails on the hind-feet and five nails on the front-feet (which is more nails than than the African bush elephant which has four front nails and three nails on the hind feet). Find out more!
Fascinating Facts About African Forest Elephants
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