Asian Elephant

Picture of Asian Elephant
Updated On: 2018

On the Asian continent, the Asian elephant is the biggest terrestrial mammal. They are extremely intelligent creatures that exhibit a broad range of social behaviours, such as empathy, imitation, sorrow, and self-awareness. Typically, female elephants can be seen in groups with other female elephants. The males, in contrast, prefer to live alone, though they can occasionally establish alliances with other males.

Characteristics

Scientific name: Elephas Maximus

Habitats: Rainforest and tropical woodland

Favourite foods: Grasses and vegetations

Predators: Human and tiger

Fun fact: The young are taken care of by all of the female elephants in the herd, referred to as "aunties.

Lifespan: 55 - 70 years




Weight: Around 2700 to 4000 kg

Distribution location in Malaysia: Kedah,Perak, Johor, Kelantan, Terrengganu, Pahang, Sabah

Which National Park have? Taman Negara National Park

Distribution Area