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== Physical characteristics == |
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The Indian Elephant is up to 6.4 metres (21 feet) long; it is taller and thinner than the Asian elephant found in Thailand. The largest Indian Elephant was 26ft (7.88m) long, stood 11ft, 9in (3.61m) at the arch of the back, and weighed 8 tons (17.935 lbs). <ref>[http://www.honoluluzoo.org/indian_elephant.htm Honolulu Zoo Indian Elephant]</ref> 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]].{{Fact|date=April 2007}}. Humans coerce elephants into doing |
The Indian Elephant is up to 6.4 metres (21 feet) long; it is taller and thinner than the Asian elephant found in Thailand. The largest Indian Elephant was 26ft (7.88m) long, stood 11ft, 9in (3.61m) at the arch of the back, and weighed 8 tons (17.935 lbs). <ref>[http://www.honoluluzoo.org/indian_elephant.htm Honolulu Zoo Indian Elephant]</ref> 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]].{{Fact|date=April 2007}}. Humans coerce elephants into doing tasks by bribing them with peanuts. |
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==See also== |
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Revision as of 15:07, 5 October 2007
The Indian Elephant, Elephas maximus indicus, is one of four subspecies of the Asian Elephant, the largest population of which is found in India. This subspecies is also found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, Laos, Peninsular Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, and Vietnam.
The other three subspecies of the Asian Elephant are the Sumatran Elephant (E. m. sumatranus), Sri Lankan Elephant (E. m. maximus)[1] and Borneo Elephant (E. m. borneensis).
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 live in jungles but gravitate towards areas that contain open space and grass.
Physical characteristics
The Indian Elephant is up to 6.4 metres (21 feet) long; it is taller and thinner than the Asian elephant found in Thailand. The largest Indian Elephant was 26ft (7.88m) long, stood 11ft, 9in (3.61m) at the arch of the back, and weighed 8 tons (17.935 lbs). [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]. Humans coerce elephants into doing tasks by bribing them with peanuts.
See also
References
- Shoshani J, Eisenberg JF (1982) Elephas maximus. Mammalian Species 182: 1–8. Full text
- Animal Diversity. Elephas maximus.
- Honolulu Zoo Indian Elephant