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Asian Elephant

Overview

Largest living land mammal on earth with large ears and a strong yet dexterous trunk.  Very intelligent and social, elephants are matriarchal and form herds of 6 or 7 females with young calves.  They are often lead by the eldest female.  Mature males are generally solitary.

All about the Asian Elephant

Height
Up to 3m!
Weight
Up to 7,000 kg
Diet
Grasses and green vegetation
Gestation Period
22 months
Lifespan
60 years
Threats
Loss of habitat, poaching and hunting

Common Questions

Why do only some of the elephants have tusks?

In the Asian species, only the males have long visible tusks and the females have a shorter version known as tushes. In the African species, both the males and females have tusks.

What does an elephant eat?

Elephants are herbivores! Their diet consists of hay, fruits and vegetables and supplemented grains. A full-grown elephant can eat up to 300 pounds of food per day!
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