where can u find the elephant species elephas maximus?

Answer 1

India, southeast asia, indochina, etc.

Answer 2

The Asian or Asiatic Elephant (Elephas maximus), sometimes known by the name of its nominate subspecies (the Indian Elephant), is one of the three living species of elephant, and the only living species of the genus Elephas. The species is found primarily in large parts of India, Sri Lanka, Indochina peninsula and parts of Indonesia. It is smaller than its African relatives, and the easiest way to distinguish the two is the smaller ears of the Asian Elephant. The Asian Elephant tends to grow to around two to four meters (7–12 feet) in height and 3,000–5,000 kilograms (6,500–11,000 pounds) in weight.

The Asian Elephant has other differences from its African relatives, including a more arched back than the African, one semi-prehensile "finger" at the tip of its trunk as opposed to two, 4 nails on each hind foot instead of three, and 19 pairs of ribs instead of 21. Also, unlike female African elephants, the female Asian Elephant usually lacks tusks. Asian elephants with tusks are usually barely visible and are called "tushes", which are seen when the females open their mouths. The forehead has two hemispherical bulges unlike the flat front of the African. Some males may also lack tusks and they are termed as makhnas. The population in Sri Lanka has a greater number of makhnas.

This animal is widely domesticated, and has been used in forestry in South and Southeast Asia for centuries and also for use in ceremonial purposes. Historical sources point out they were sometimes used during the harvest season primarily for milling. Wild elephants attract tourist money to the areas where they can most readily be seen, but damage crops and may enter villages to raid gardens.

Answer 3

It was formerly called Indian elephant, which is a confusing name, since Asian elephants occur in 13 asian countries, from west India , to southern China, and in southeast from the malay peninsula to the islands Sumatra and Borneo, why "Indian" is unappropiate, and the name "Indian elephant" should be used only for the Indian subspecies.

So when speaking about the species (Elephas maximus), this species should be refered to as Asian elephant.

Answer 4

WHY ARE YOU POSTING A BUNCH OF MORONIC QUESTIONS IN THE REPTILE SECTION? DOES AN ELEPHANT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH A REPTILE? DOES THE CALIFORNIA GOLD RUSH?

OPEN YOUR OWN FREAKING BOOK AND DO YOUR OWN HOMEWORK, YOU LAZY LITTLE CHILD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

thailand