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Asian Elephant

Elephas maximus

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Illustration of Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)

The Asian Elephant is smaller than its African counterpart and has smaller ears. A memorable fact is that they are known for their intelligence and strong familial bonds.

Habitat
Inhabits forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Diet
Herbivorous, consuming a wide variety of vegetation.
How common
Rare

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