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ASIAN ELEPHANT

ASIAN ELEPHANT

Alephas Maximus

Elephants are the largest mammals of the Elephantidae family. An elephant’s trunk is a long multi-functional nose that can smell, breathe, roar, drink and lift things. The incisors grow into tusks that can be used as weapons and tools for digging and moving things. Meanwhile, its large ear lobes help regulate body temperature. It moves over long distances to obtain large amounts of food to cover its daily needs. Group life and life span of 85-100 years.

ASIAN ELEPHANT

Alephas Maximus

Elephants are the largest mammals of the Elephantidae family. An elephant’s trunk is a long multi-functional nose that can smell, breathe, roar, drink and lift things. The incisors grow into tusks that can be used as weapons and tools for digging and moving things. Meanwhile, its large ear lobes help regulate body temperature. It moves over long distances to obtain large amounts of food to cover its daily needs. Group life and life span of 85-100 years.


Distribution:

 India,Indo-china, Malaysia and Sumatera


Habitat:

Tropical rain forest


Diet: 

Herbivore