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What is the largest terrestrial mammal in the world?

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The heaviest terrestrial mammal is the African elephant, which weighs up to 5.4 tons (6 short tons). This giant mammal measures 10 to 13 feet on the shoulder and consumes about 230 kilograms (500 pounds) of vegetation per day. An elephant has a set of fangs that grows continuously throughout its life.



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