The African Savanna elephant is the largest living land-dwelling animal. Adults can range between 19 to 24 feet long, 8 to 11 feet tall and weigh 7000 to 12,000 pounds. Diet. Grasses, tree limbs, leaves, tubers, and fruit. Color. Gray. Lifespan. Up to 60 years. Range. African Savanna elephants can be found scattered across sub-Saharan Africa.

The Zoo is committed to protecting one of the world’s biggest and most beloved animals. African elephants are going extinct at an alarming rate due to loss of habitat and poaching and are listed as “Endangered” with a declining population.

Mar 5, 2025 · THE PITTSBURGH ZOO AND AQUARIUM HAS BEEN WORKING TO CONSERVE AND GROW THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT POPULATION SINCE 2006. THAT’S WHEN THE ZOO ESTABLISHED THE INTERNATIONAL CONSERVATION CENTER IN...

The African elephant is listed as “Endangered” with a declining population. The Conservation Center’s breeding herd plays an essential role in the preservation of the species.

Sep 12, 1999 · Victoria is a living Female ♀ African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana), located at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, in United States. Victoria arrived in 1999-09-12 to the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium, Social. Victoria lives together with 4 other elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium: (detailed list) ♀ Angelina born 2008-07-09

Jun 11, 2024 · On what used to be a big game hunting preserve is now 1,000 acres of green space in Somerset County that’s home to endangered animals such as African elephants and, more recently, Bactrian...

Nov 17, 2014 · Many of us have seen the African elephants at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium, but the zoo has started a place in Somerset County few people have ever seen.

Jul 28, 2021 · SOMERSET COUNTY, Pa. — A baby elephant entered this world at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium’s International Conservation Center (ICC) in Somerset. According to the zoo, the calf was born on the morning of July 18, standing a little less than three feet tall and weighing around 218 pounds.

Sep 8, 2021 · The African elephant calf has been receiving care for several ailments, and "her overall health condition remains at a pivotal stage," Pittsburgh Zoo officials said.

Jul 28, 2021 · SOMERSET, Pa. (KDKA) - An African elephant calf was born early on July 18 at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium's International Conservation Center in Somerset County. The female calf was...