The Ultimate Heavyweight Late-Bloomers The African Savanna elephant is the undisputed heavyweight champion of the land. Bull elephants stand up to 3 meters tall and tip the scales at an average of 6,000 kg. Surprisingly, they are massive late bloomers, only reaching their full size at 35 to 40 years old. Given they live for … Continue reading Trunks, Tantrums, and Tonnes of Food: The Wild Life of the Elephant