Asian Elephant

The Asian elephant is a large herbivorous mammal native to parts of South and Southeast Asia. Its trunk combines the nose and upper lip, allowing it to grasp food, smell and handle water. Its ears are generally smaller than those of African elephants. Related females and their young commonly form social groups, while adult males often live more independently. Diet varies with habitat and season, including grasses, leaves, bark and fruit. Many females lack visible tusks, and tusk development also varies among males.