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Asian Elephant
Endangered

Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

A highly intelligent elephant species found in forests and grasslands across South and Southeast Asia.

Category Mammal
Habitat Forest
Diet Herbivore
Lifespan 48–60 years in the wild; sometimes longer in captivity
Size Shoulder height 2–3.5 m; weight 2,000–5,500 kg
Scientific Name Elephas maximus

About Asian Elephant

A highly intelligent elephant species found in forests and grasslands across South and Southeast Asia.

Fun Fact

Asian elephants communicate using low-frequency sounds that can travel long distances.

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Sri Lanka , India Kaziranga, India , India