by: tarone gnaneskanthan. in asian elephants, only the males have tusks. in some asian countries,...
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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