African elephant

African elephants (Loxodonta) is a genus comprising two living species of elephant, the African bush elephant (L. africana) and the African forest elephant (L. cyclotis). African elephants were originally considered a single species known as Loxodonta africana with subspecies including L. a. africana and L. a. cyclotis. As of 2021, both species are in a high risk of extinction with the African bush elephant is considered endangered while the African forest elephant is considered critically endangered, due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal ivory trade.