The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus), also known as the Asiatic elephant, is a species of elephant distributed throughout the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia, from India in the west to Borneo in the east, and Nepal in the north to Sumatra in the south.

The Asian elephant is the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. They inhabit dry to wet forest and grassland habitats in 13 range countries spanning South and Southeast Asia. While they have preferred forage plants, Asian elephants have adapted to surviving on resources that vary based on the area.

The Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) is one of only three living species of elephants or elephantids anywhere in the world, the others being the African bush elephant and African forest elephant. The Asian elephant is the largest living land animal in Asia.

Jul 5, 2019 · Asian elephants are one of three species of elephant, which also include savanna and forest elephants (collectively known as African elephants). For decades, scientists assumed Asian elephants...

Asian elephants live in the tropical forests and grasslands of Southeast Asia. They’re a little smaller than African elephants but can grow nine feet tall and weigh nearly six tons. That’s...

Asian elephants, known scientifically as Elephas maximus, are the largest land mammals in Asia. These majestic creatures are not only impressive due to their sheer size ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 kilograms but also because of their unique social …

13 hours ago · Overall, some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study's findings underscore the potential of the northern area studied to become a "national stronghold" for them, contributing to Cambodia's biodiversity conservation goals.

Asian elephants once roamed across most of Asia, now they’re restricted to just 15% of their original range, in a number of fragmented and isolated populations around south and south-east Asia. Today, there are fewer than 50,000 Asian elephants left in the wild. They are also listed as endangered species on the IUCN Red List.

1 day ago · Overall, some 400 to 600 Asian elephants are believed to remain living in the wild in Cambodia. Researchers said the study’s findings underscore the potential of the northern area studied to become a “national stronghold” for them, contributing to Cambodia’s biodiversity conservation goals.

Feb 26, 2025 · Male Asian elephants considerably larger than females of the same age. Large, angular ears that are smaller than those of African elephants. Robust legs, with joints that help Asian elephants walk through forest vegetation, on slopes, and on wet terrain. Bumpy, wrinkled skin over most of body.