The Animal Of The Week is the Asian Elephant
DID YOU KNOW…
Asian Elephants are typically found in Malaysia, Sri Lanka and India
Their natural habitat is the forest or mountains
They are herbivores so mainly eat twigs, fruits and roots
They are more related to the Wooly Mammoth than the African Elephant. This is due to their tusks
They are Endangered
Their real name is Elephas Maximus
An Asian Elephants tail can span up to 150cm long which is roughly the same height as a 10-year-old child
They can live up to 70 years of age
They are hunted for their tusks
They are very intelligent animals and have been known to be good with people
Asian Elephants
