Endangered
Asian Elephant
Elephas maximus
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About
The Asian elephant is smaller than its African relative and has smaller ears and a more arched back. They are highly intelligent and social animals, living in matriarchal family groups.
Habitat
Forests and grasslands of South and Southeast Asia
Diet
Herbivorous - grasses, leaves, bark, fruits, and roots
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Fun Facts
- Asian elephants can live up to 60 years in the wild.
- They have a finger-like projection on the end of their trunk that they use for grasping small objects.
- Unlike African elephants, only some male Asian elephants have tusks.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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