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ENEndangeredAlso known as: Indian Elephant

Smaller than its African cousin and the largest land animal in Asia, the Asian elephant is deeply woven into the cultures of its range. Fewer than 50,000 remain in the wild, scattered across fragmented forests from India to Borneo.

Natural History

Habitat

Grasslands, tropical and subtropical forests, and scrub across South and Southeast Asia.

Diet

Herbivore: grasses, bark, roots, and fruit — feeding up to 150 kg per day.

Lifespan

60 to 70 years.

Behavior

Highly social and matriarchal, like African elephants. Distinguished by smaller ears and a single finger-like tip on the trunk. Only some males grow tusks.

Classroom Facts

Asian elephants have one finger-like tip on their trunk; African elephants have two.
They can recognize themselves in a mirror — a sign of self-awareness shared with few animals.
A newborn calf can stand within minutes and weighs about 100 kg.

Live Cameras

1 asian elephant camera in the catalog.

Each listing is hand-verified for source, permission status, and viewing quality.

Art pending

Asian Elephant

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee

Status unknown

Asian ElephantEN

The Elephant Sanctuary EleCam

Rescued elephants, living on their own terms.

The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee · Hohenwald, United States

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Free classroom resources for asian elephant.

Printable, photocopy-friendly, designed by educators. Pair them with any cam featuring this species.

Species Card

Species ID Cards — Mammals

A printable deck of illustrated identification cards for the mammals featured across Wild Windows cams — common name, scientific name, conservation status, range, and a standout fact. Cut them out for a sorting activity or a matching game.

Grades: 3-5, 6-8
Duration: 20 min
Subjects: biology, ecology

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