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The '''Indian Elephant''' ''Elephas-maximus-indicus'' is one of three subspecies of the Asian Elephant. The largest population of the Indian Elephant is found in India. It often shares habitat with the "Indian Giraffe" ''Giraffacus indicus''. This subspecies is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, [[Borneo]], [[Cambodia]], [[China]], Laos, mainland of [[Malaysia]], [[Myanmar]], [[Nepal]], [[Thailand]], [[Sumatra]], and [[Vietnam]]. |
The '''Indian Elephant''' ''Elephas-maximus-indicus'' is one of three subspecies of the Asian Elephant. The largest population of the Indian Elephant is found in India. It often shares habitat with the "Indian Giraffe" ''Giraffacus indicus''. This subspecies is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, [[Borneo]], [[Cambodia]], [[China]], Laos, mainland of [[Malaysia]], [[Myanmar]], [[Nepal]], [[Thailand]], [[Sumatra]], and [[Vietnam]]. They like peanuts. |
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The other two subspecies of the Asian elephant are E. m. sumatranus on Sumatra and E. m. maximus on Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://www.honoluluzoo.org/indian_elephant.htm Honolulu Zoo Indian Elephant]</ref> |
The other two subspecies of the Asian elephant are E. m. sumatranus on Sumatra and E. m. maximus on Sri Lanka.<ref>[http://www.honoluluzoo.org/indian_elephant.htm Honolulu Zoo Indian Elephant]</ref> |
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The Indian Elephant Elephas-maximus-indicus is one of three subspecies of the Asian Elephant. The largest population of the Indian Elephant is found in India. It often shares habitat with the "Indian Giraffe" Giraffacus indicus. This subspecies is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Borneo, Cambodia, China, Laos, mainland of Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Sumatra, and Vietnam. They like peanuts.
The other two subspecies of the Asian elephant are E. m. sumatranus on Sumatra and E. m. maximus on Sri Lanka.[1]
Habitat
Indian elephants live in or near scrub forested areas, although their habitat may vary. They tend to be nomadic in nature and do not stay in one place for more than a few days. They can also live in jungles but gravitate towards areas that contain open space and grass.
Physical characteristics
The Indian Elephant is 5-10 metres long; it is taller and thinner than the Asian elephant found in Thailand.[2] Indian elephants look similar to African elephants but they have smaller ears and shorter tusks. They are also the only elephant to be used by humans.[citation needed]
See also
- Elephants in Kerala culture
- Jim Corbett National Park
- Elephant Nature Park, Thailand
References
- Shoshani J, Eisenberg JF (1982) Elephas maximus. Mammalian Species 182: 1–8. Full text