The African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), also known as the African savanna elephant, is one of two living African elephant species. It is the largest living terrestrial animal. It is distributed across 37 African countries and inhabits forests, grasslands and woodlands, wetlands and agricultural land.
It is a social mammal, travelling in herds composed of cows and their offspring. Adult bulls usually live alone or in small bachelor groups. It is a herbivore, feeding on grasses, creepers, herbs, leaves, and bark.
Stamps and Postal Products
1972 Conservation Year (1st Issue) – 25n Elephant
1978 Anti-Poaching Campaign – 8n Anti-Poaching Road Check & Elephant (Loxodonta Africanus)
Postcards
1968 – SAPRA Studio (RZ Series/Type II) No.50-99
1970 – SAPRA Studio (RZ Series/Type 1) No.50-99
1979 – Zambia Printing Company (Type C)
