Indian Asian elephants have some very interesting
facts surrounding them. Check out fast facts about the elephant of
India.
Elephant Facts
Indian elephant is considered to be one of the most
majestic animals throughout the world. There are basically two species
of elephants, African elephant and Asian elephant. Indian elephant is
sub-species of the Asian elephant and is known by the scientific name of
Elephas maximus indicus. There are many more interesting facts about the
elephant of India that are worth mentioning. Check out Indian Asian
elephants fast facts:
| Kingdom: |
Animalia |
| Scientific Name: |
Elephas maximus indicus |
| Class: |
Mammalia |
| Family: |
Elephantidae |
| Species: |
E. maximus |
| Subspecies: |
E. m. indicus |
| Length: |
216 inches to 252 inches |
| Weight: |
7000 lbs to 11000 lbs |
| Age of Maturity: |
Twelve years |
| Gestation Period: |
630 days to 660 days |
| Number of Offspring: |
One |
| Lifespan: |
60 years to 80 years |
| Maximum Speed: |
25 mph |
| Vision: |
30 ft to 60 ft |
| Length of Tusks: |
Upto 5 ft |
| National Parks: |
Periyar National Park, Bandipur National Park and Nagarhole
National Park |