Why Asian elephants are unique?


There are two major types of elephants in the world, the African and Asian elephant. Both have distinct features that differentiate both of them from each other. The African elephants are known to be more aggressive and dangerous than the Asian ones. The environment and the type of habitat they are in is one factor they differ from each other.

Why Asian elephants are unique?

Most of the elephants have tusks, but did you know those female Asian elephants don't have tusks? And even some Asian male elephants don't have as well? Well, if you don't, read on.

Female Asian elephants either totally don't have tusks or have just simple tusks. Such simple tusks are called 'tushes' in females. Also, not every single male elephant have tusks; and some totally don't have it. A 90% of the male Asian elephant population found in the southern part of India have tusks while about 5% of those found in Sri Lanka have tusks. Isn't it amazing? How do you imagine an elephant without a tusk?


Aside from the lack of tusks, Asian elephants are totally different from the African ones. They are extremely sensitive and also tame creatures. These elephants can be heard murmuring while bolstering as much as 10 miles away! Yes, they are mammals and mammals supposedly talk with each other, so are they. Isn't it wonderful?

Male Asian elephants normally became sexually mature around 14 years of age. They are called "bulls" by this time and experience something called 'musth'. Their testosterone levels can be a hundred times higher than any other normal male Asian elephants throughout the year.

Unlike African elephants, these Asian ones are soft creatures. They usually hide or flee in case of danger instead of attacking the humans around. Some good examples of elephants that are so close to humans are those who inhabit in Thailand and India where they became human friends.

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