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How long does an elephant pregnancy last?

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Illustration of an African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana) shown in profile, highlighting its large ears, long trunk, and curved tusks, with a scale bar indicating size.
elephant African savanna elephant (Loxodonta africana).

Gestation in elephants is the longest of any mammal, typically lasting between 18 and 22 months.1