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The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), also known as the Asiatic elephant, is a species of elephant distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India in the west to Borneo in the east, and Nepal in the north to Sumatra in the south.
Learn about the endangered Asian elephant, the largest land mammal in Asia, and its cultural and ecological importance. Find out how WWF is working to protect its habitat, reduce human-elephant conflict, and stop poaching and illegal trade.
Jul 5, 2019 · Learn about the endangered Asian elephant, one of three species of elephant, and its differences with African elephants. Discover its diet, behavior, intelligence, and role in Hindu and Buddhist faiths.
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Learn about the physical characteristics, behavior, habitat and threats of the Asian elephant, the largest living land animal. Find out how the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute supports elephant conservation efforts.
Learn about the Asian elephant, a herbivorous mammal that lives in Southeast Asia. Find out how big, heavy, and social they are, what they eat, and how they communicate.
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Learn how WWF and its partners are working to protect and restore the endangered Asian elephant populations in the region, facing habitat loss, fragmentation, conflict, and poaching. Discover the importance of elephants for ecosystems, biodiversity, and human well-being, and the challenges and solutions for their survival.
Learn about the Asian elephant, the largest living land animal in Asia, and its distinctive features, communication, distribution, and threats. See photos and videos of these herbivorous mammals and their social behavior.
