Directory of Loxodonta Resources

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This category is for web sites about African elephants, especially sites with emphasis on elephant science, eg: zoology, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, and conservation.

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Classification of the African Elephant Loxodonta africana
Mammalia; Eutheria; Proboscidea; Elephantidae; Loxodonta

There are two sub-species or species: Loxodonta (africana) africana (Savanna Elephant) and Loxodonta (africana) cyclotis (Forest Elephant).

Resources in This Category

• African Elephant

  http://bioweb.uwlax.edu/bio203/s2007/shah_rach/
  Research project by Rachana Shah on this species, including its classification, habitat, adaptations, nutrition, reproduction and interactions with other species.

• African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

  http://www.panda.org/what_we_do/endangered_species/elephants/african_elephants/
  WWF species program: overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs.

• African Elephant (Loxodonta africana)

  http://www.edgeofexistence.org/mammals/species_info.php?id=77
  Fact sheet from EDGE, a conservation organization that focuses specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history.

• African Elephant Bibliography

  http://www.elephant.chebucto.ns.ca/index.htm
  A searchable online database of literature references.

• African Elephant Conservation Trust

  http://www.elephanttrust.org/
  Supports conservation of Africa's elephants within the context of human needs and pressures.

• African Elephant Pictures

  http://www.elephant-pictures.net/
  Image portfolio from Tembe National Elephant Park.

• African Elephant: Loxodonta africana

  http://www.arkive.org/african-elephant/loxodonta-africana/
  Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Conserving Africa's Elephants

  http://assets.panda.org/downloads/elephants.rtf
  Current Issues and Priorities for Action. WWF Report, May 1997.

• David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

  http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/
  Desnaring, education, and conservation of elephants and rhinoceros in Nairobi and Tsavo National Park, Kenya. Includes elephant orphan fostering program.

• Forest Elephant: Loxodonta cyclotis

  http://www.arkive.org/forest-elephant/loxodonta-cyclotis/
  Many videos and photographs with details of classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.

• Guardian Unlimited | The Elephant Time Forgot

  http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/aug/24/research.highereducation
  Brief report on genetics of Loxodonta cyclotis.

• IUCN/SSC African Elephant Specialist Group

  http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/species/who_we_are/ssc_specialist_groups_and_red_list_authorities_directory/mammals/african_elephant/
  African elephant database online, Pachyderm journal online, tools for the study and mitigation of human-elephant conflict and an African elephant bibliography.

• Savanna Elephant Vocalization Project

  http://www.elephantvoices.org/
  About elephant behaviour, communication and conservation. Includes descriptions, sounds, photographs and video presenting the structure and content of African savanna elephant language.

• Save The Elephants

  http://www.savetheelephants.org/
  Non-profit organization focussing on research, education, grass-roots conservation, monitoring and protection of African elephant populations. Includes details of projects, news, maps, links.

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