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Elephants are found in large numbers in Africa and South Asia. They inhabit the Savannahs of Africa and the dense rain forests of South Asia. Their natural habitat usually surrounds abundant water sources like lakes and rivers. They also prefer habitats with lush green vegetation and trees which they forage on. The Asian Elephant can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Burma etc
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What species share with elephants habitat?
Any African animal you can think of or Asian
Which is smarter African elephants or Asian elephants?
asian
What is the Asian elephants habitat?
Elephants are found in large numbers in Africa and South Asia. They inhabit the Savannahs of Africa and the dense rain forests of South Asia. Their natural habitat usually surrounds abundant water sources like lakes and rivers. They also prefer habitats with lush green vegetation and trees which they forage on. The Asian Elephant can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Burma etc
What is the difference between the Asian elephant and the African elephant?
some differences in African and Asian elephants is that: African elephants weigh up to 4000 - 7000 kg and have a height of about 3 - 4m, though Asian elephants only weigh about 3000 - 6000 kg and have a height of 2 - 3 and a half metres. African elephants skin is a lot darker and more wrinkled, where as Asian elephants have lighter and smoother skin. African elephants have a concave back, where Asian elephants have a straight or slightly humped back. African Elephants have a sloped head, with no bumps, bulges or denses. Where as Asian elephants have rounded heads with some bumbs and have a dint on the top of their head. African Elephants have larger ears with a size of 4m, and the ears cover its neck. Where as Asian elephants have smaller ears and it doesn't cover its neck. In African elephants, both male and female elephants have tusks, though male elephants tusks are larger. Though with Asian elephants, yes the males grow tusks as well, but the females don't. And if they do, they are barely visible anyways. Also on the end of a African elephants trunk, it has two fingers. Though Asian elephants only have one finger. ( These are true facts, I got them off my science teacher who specialises in differences found in similar mammals. )
What are the most popular elephants living?
Asian and Indan elephants
Asian elephants habitat?
In Aisa!
Why are Asian Elephants smaller than African Elephants?
Asian elephants are smaller because their jungle habitat makes being large a disadvantage.
Is pollution killing Asian elephants?
Asian elephants are endangered, with about 41,000 still living in the wild. The biggest threat to the species is loss of habitat.
What species share with elephants habitat?
Any African animal you can think of or Asian
How are humans a threat to elepahnts?
Habitat Loss. The main threat facing Indian elephants, like all Asian elephants is loss of habitat, which then results in human-elephant conflic
What type of habitat dose an elephant have?
Elephants live in the African plains, African forests, or Asian scrub lands.
What is being done to stop Asian elephants becoming extinct?
One thing that is being done to stop Asian elephants from becoming extinct is to enforce stricter laws on poaching. Protecting their habitat is also a way to help them.
Which is smarter African elephants or Asian elephants?
asian
Are afrian elephants the largest than Asian elephants?
African elephants are larger than Asian elephants.
What other animals live with elephants?
African Elephants share their habitat with animals like Lions, Cheetahs, Hyenahs, Leopards, Giraffe, Zebra, etc. The Asian Elephants share their habitat with animals like Tigers, Indian wild ox, wild dogs, deer, Rhinos etc.
What are the main causes of Asian elephants becoming extinct?
A: Often the causes of elephants dying are that poachers may kill them, or that their habitat is destroyed. They can also die from overwork, as some humans have used elephants to shift logs.
What do Asian elephants provide for humans?
meat is provide from Asian elephants
