By Sakshi Sah
Published Nov 17, 2024

Hindustan Times
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Asian vs African elephants: 5 features that set them apart

Asian and African elephants may look similar, but they have some unique features that set them apart.

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African elephants are generally larger than Asian elephants, with bigger bodies and ears.

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African elephants have large, fan-shaped ears, while Asian elephants’ ears are smaller and rounded.

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African elephants have a rounded, single dome on their heads, while Asian elephants have a twin-domed head shape.

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African elephants have two “fingers” on the tip of their trunk, while Asian elephants have only one.

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In African elephants, both males and females can have tusks, but in Asian elephants, only some males have them.

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