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An elephant can be pregnant for up to 2 years
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African elephants have the longest gestation period of any land animal, approximately 22 months (nearly 2 years). This extended pregnancy allows for proper development of the calf, particularly the complex brain structure. Asian elephants have slightly shorter pregnancies but still exceed 18 months.