Sri Lankan Elephant
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| Scientific name | Elephas maximus maximus |
|---|---|
| Family | Elephantidae |
| Rank | Subspecies |
| Subspecies | E. m. maximus |
| Higher classification | Asian elephant |
| Order | Proboscidea |
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| ID | 2240687 |
About Sri Lankan Elephant
The Sri Lankan elephant is one of three recognised subspecies of the Asian elephant, and native to Sri Lanka. Since 1986, Elephas maximus has been listed as endangered by IUCN as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60–75 years.
Sri Lankan elephant Photos
