What is the diffrence b/w an african elephant and an indian elephant. which one is stronger ?

Answer 1

indian and african elephants parted long ago and as per the geographical conditions of their new home,,they adapted themselvs to it,,,,,,,,african elephants have bigger size,,they are taller and have bigger ears to provide them releif frm extreme heat of africa,,also they have stronger forehead and longer tusks which is adaptation designed for deadly battles that take place in african jungles...while indian elephants live in much peace in comparison to their african counterparts,,,,,,apart frm it,there is difference of their average age,,,indian elephants tend to live longer,,,,

Answer 2

It has long been known that the African and Asian elephants are separate species. African elephants tend to be larger than the Asian species (up to 4 m high and 7500 kg) and have bigger ears. Male and female African elephants have long tusks, while male and female Asian Elephants have shorter tusks, with tusks in females being almost non-existent. African elephants have a dipped back, smooth forehead and two "fingers" at the tip of their trunks, as compared with the Asian species which have an arched back, two humps on the forehead and have only one "finger" at the tip of their trunks.

The African elephant tend to be stronger.

Answer 3

An African elephant is from Africa (hehe) and they have a lot bigger ears than the Indian elephant. I think the African one gets bigger but don't quote me on it.

Answer 4

If i did not remember wrongly, an african elephant is bigger in size and has bigger ears to fan themselves to lower their body heat that is cause by the hot weather in Africa.
An indian elephant is smaller in size and has smaller ears as they do not need to fan themselves much.
I suppose the African elephant should be stronger as it is bigger in size.

Answer 5

African Elephants are MUCH bigger. If you noticed, an African Elephants' ears are shaped as the continent Africa. Asian Elephants are shaped as Asia. There are few Asian Elephants still alive, thanks to retarded, greedy poachers (and if anyone is upset about the FACT I just said, go ahead and report me for the TRUTH).

Answer 6

There is difference in genes and physique.I think African Elephant must be stronger.

Answer 7

An african elephant, is larger in all expects.
An asian elephant is smaller and some they don't have tusks... or do they? Hmm

Answer 8

The biggest male is usually the strongest, no matter the breed. But the African variety is the biggest.

Answer 9

The Africian elephant has large ears and the Indian elephant has much smaller ears.

Naturalists have long noted the difference between the rarely seen forest elephant and the grassland, or savanna, elephant in Africa. The savanna elephant, known to scientists as Loxodonta africana, has large ears with ragged edges and curving tusks. It ranges widely in the grassland and bush country of east-central and southern Africa. This is the elephant most commonly seen in zoos and by tourists visiting Africa. The African forest elephant, known as Loxodonta cyclotis, is slightly smaller and has rounded ears. Its tusks are straighter and longer and the ivory has a slightly pink hue, making it highly prized.

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African Elephant

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Mammalia
Order: Proboscidea
Family: Elephantidae
Genus: Loxodonta
Species: africana

Height: 138 inches
Length: 240 - 300 inches
Weight: 12000 - 14000 lbs
Gestation: 600 - 660 days
Offspring: 1
Life Span: 60 - 80 years
Top Speed (Ground): 25 mph
Heartbeat: 28 beats/minute



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African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
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At a sizeable height of up to 11 feet tall, the African elephant is slightly larger than its relative, the Indian Elephant. On average, the male African elephant (called a bull) weighs up to 13000 pounds. Its ears are also much larger than the Indian elephant's ears, and its trunk has two lips, whereas the Indian elephant's trunk only has one. It has very large feet that distribute this enormous weight over a large surface area. Thick soles on the feet absorb shock and cushion legs when walking and running so well that it barely leaves any tracks in the dirt. Males have huge tusks, which are actually incisor teeth made of ivory that can measure up to 5 feet in length. The elephant uses these tusks to dig for food, clear debris, and carry logs up to 1 ton in weight. These tusks are very unique. The only other animal that has ivory tusks is the walrus.



The African elephant is a herbivore that favors mostly grasses, but also eats leaves, twigs, branches and bark. Since their bodies only make use of half of the food they consume, the elephant must eat between 330 and 350 pounds of food each day. In addition, they drink 22 to 30 gallons of water each day. To maintain this huge rate of consumption, the elephants must constantly travel to new areas in search of food and water.



African elephants prefer savanna grasslands, where their food is most plentiful. They also live in thick forests with an abundant supply of food and a large amount of shade. Muddy areas make a good resting spot, so they can cool off during the hot summer days by spraying mud on themselves. This also protects their skin from parasites.



The elephant has no natural enemies. Fully-grown elephants are so incredibly large that they can easily crush most predators. As a result, lions, hyenas, and tigers attack only the very young elephants. A baby elephant’s mother is very protective of her young. When she is away, other females of the herd look out for her young.



Elephants have a matriarchal society, which means that the leader of the herd is an elder female. Male elephants are actually more solitary in nature and usually only join a herd during mating season. The herd has a complex social structure. Members communicate with each other using a combination of gestures and sounds. For example, an elephant expresses anger by violently beating ground with its trunk. Elephants have shown a strong sense of commitment to other members of the herd. They have been known to stop and wait on a young elephant if it falls behind.



Bull elephants battle for steed rights to the herd. Female elephants can start breeding at age 12. Once a female becomes pregnant, the baby will be born between 630 to 660 days later. This is the longest gestation period of any land animal. The baby elephant, called a calf, weighs about 200 to 250 pounds and is able to walk only 2 hours after it is born.



Elephants are very intelligent animals. They have shown very good problem solving skills. However, elephants have very poor vision. Their small eyes can only see 30 to 60 feet. They make up for their poor sight with keen senses of hearing and smell. An elephant’s large ears amplify sounds, letting it hear sounds that other animals cannot. Its sense of smell is thought to be superior to any other land animal. It also has a very good sense of touch. For such a large animal, the elephant is very deft, having the ability to balance on two legs if necessary to reach leaves in a tree. It also shows incredible balance when lifting large objects. Its sense of taste is much like that of other higher animals. It is able to tell the difference between food that tastes good and food that tastes bad, as well as food that tastes preferable.

The Indian and African elephants are different by a indian elephant has a twin domed forehead,large pinna arched back,5 toenails,in front 4 in back, the african elephant has 4 toenails in front,3 in back,flat forehead,concave back,and very large ears or pinna also shaped like africa.

Answer 10

Still pulling the left-over Christmas crackers, eh?