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Fast Facts
Height: 8 to 10 feet (2.4 - 3m)
Weight: Adult males 550-1700 lbs (250-771 kg); females 200-700 lbs (91-318 kg)
Lifespan: 20 - 25 years
Protection Status
Endangered Species Act:
Threatened
IUCN Red List:
Vulnerable
CITES:
Appendix II
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