Asian elephant
The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is a herbivorous mammal native to Asia and North America.
The Asian elephant, also known as the Asiatic elephant, is the only living species in the genus Elephas. It is the largest living land animal in Asia and the second largest living elephantid in the world. — Wikipedia
- Scientific name
- Elephas maximus
- Class
- Mammal
- Family / order
- Elephantidae
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Habitat
- Terrestrial
- Found in
- Asia, North America
- Weight
- 3.3 tonnes
- Length
- 1.9 m
- Lifespan
- 79.6 years
- Activity
- Diurnality
- Conservation status
- Endangered
What does an Asian elephant eat?
The asian elephant is a herbivore, feeding on plants.
How big is an Asian elephant?
The asian elephant weighs around 3.3 tonnes and measures about 1.9 m.
How long do Asian elephants live?
In the wild, the asian elephant can live up to about 79.6 years.
Where do Asian elephants live?
Asian elephants are found in Asia and North America, in terrestrial habitats.
Is the asian elephant endangered?
The asian elephant is currently listed as “Endangered” on the IUCN Red List.