Asian ElephantElephas maximus

By: Tarone Gnaneskanthan

In Asian elephants, only the males have tusks. In some Asian countries, many males also lack tusks. 

Tusks are elongated incisors that grow throughout an elephant’s life and are used in feeding, in displays during social encounters, and as weapons.

Male Asian elephants can weigh over five tons; females typically weigh less than 3 tons.

Asian elephants can live up to 80 years in captivity.

Facts

Illegal poachingHabitat Destruction due to humansLack of food

Why the Asian Elephant is going Extinct

Monitor habitats to eliminate or reduce poaching

Have more conservation areas

Useful for moving heavy objectsUseful for transporting humansSymbolic in some cultures

How we should protect the Asian Elephant and Why