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Asian elephants can weigh up to 11,000 pounds and stand up to 10 feet tall at the shoulder.
Yes, they live in matriarchal herds led by the oldest female and are known for their strong family bonds.
They use low-frequency sounds called infrasound, which can travel several miles.
Asian elephants have smaller ears and only one 'finger' on the upper lip of their trunk, unlike African elephants which have two.
They help maintain the forest and grassland habitats by dispersing seeds through their dung.
They can live up to 60 years, although many factors can influence their lifespan.
Habitat loss due to human encroachment and poaching for ivory are the biggest threats.
