noun
African elephant; African bush elephant
Refers specifically to the African elephant (Loxodonta africana), as opposed to the Asian elephant (インドゾウ).
See also: 丸耳象
アフリカゾウはインドゾウより耳が大きい。
African elephants have larger ears than Indian elephants.
Katakana spelling is standard for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is possible but uncommon; the katakana form is strongly preferred.
Compound of アフリカ (Africa) and 象 (elephant). The katakana spelling reflects the loanword origin of the first part and the common practice of writing animal names in katakana.