The African Savanna Elephant is the largest living land dwelling animal, normally reaching 6 to 7.3 meters in length and 3 to 3.5 meters in height at the shoulder, and weighing between 6,000 and 9,000 kg. The Savanna Elephant normally moves at a rate of 6 km/h, but it can reach a top speed of 40 km/h when scared or upset. An elephant may live as long as 70 years, sometimes longer.