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Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus indicus

Asian Elephant

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“The young are taken care of by all of the female elephants in the herd, referred to as “aunties”. These elephants are sociable animals that form matriarchal groups. Elephants are considered one of the most intelligent animals, as they are capable of using tools and showing grief and compassion.”

Scientific Classification

KINGDOM

Animalia

PHYLUM

Chordata

CLASS

Mammalia

ORDER

Proboscidea

FAMILY

Elephantidae

GENUS

Elephas

Location

India

Mammal

Herbivore

Habitat

Forest, Shrubland, Grassland, Artificial/Terrestrial

Food

Grass, Fruit, Roots

Threat

Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Disease

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