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Elephantiasis is caused by obstruction of the lymphatic system, which results in the accumulation of a fluid called lymph in the affected areas. Functioning as part of the immune system, the lymphatic system helps to protect the body against infection and disease.
An elephant can run at speeds of around 25mph which is about 40.2km/h. The size and weight of an elephant can depends on what region it is from.The elephants in Africa are larger and heavier than the ones in Asia. An African elephant is around 3-4 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 9.8-13.1 feet.n Asian elephant is around 3.5 meters tall at the shoulder which is about 11.5 feet. An Asian elephant will weigh around 4500-5500kg which is about 9921-12,125 pounds. The ears and tusks of an African elephant will be larger than the ears and tusks of an Asian elephant.