Afrikanischer Elefant vs Rotfuchs

Loxodonta africana compared with Vulpes vulpes

Key Differences

• Afrikanischer Elefant is Vulnerable while Rotfuchs is Least Concern.
• Afrikanischer Elefant is herbivore while Rotfuchs is omnivore.
• Afrikanischer Elefant is 1000.0x heavier than Rotfuchs.
• Afrikanischer Elefant lives longer (65 years vs 5 years).

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Afrikanischer Elefant	Rotfuchs
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Proboscidea (Rüsseltiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Elephantidae (Elephants)	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Loxodonta (African Elephants)	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Loxodonta africana	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Afrikanischer Elefant and Rotfuchs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Afrikanischer Elefant

VU — Vulnerable

Population: ~415.0K

Trend: Decreasing ↓

Rotfuchs

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Afrikanischer Elefant	Rotfuchs
Diet	Herbivore	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	65 years	5 years
Average Length	6.0 m	70 cm
Average Weight	6.0 t	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Afrikanischer Elefant

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Afrotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found in Kenya. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Rotfuchs

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Afrikanischer Elefant

The largest land animal on Earth, African elephants can reach 7,000 kg and inhabit sub-Saharan savannas, forests, and wetlands. Highly intelligent with complex social structures led by matriarchs, they communicate through infrasound, rumbles, and touch. As ecosystem engineers, they shape habitats by uprooting trees, digging waterholes, and dispersing seeds. Vulnerable, with populations declining due to ivory poaching and habitat loss.

Rotfuchs

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.