The Indian Elephant is one of three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, and native to mainland Asia. 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. The species is pre-eminently threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.
Similar species: Elephants
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Uploaded Sep 10, 2014. Captured Jan 27, 2001 00:43 in Chester Zoo, o/s Zoo Main Entrance, Chester, Cheshire West and Chester CH2, UK.
