How do Indian elephants and African elephants differ?

Both types of elephant are members of the same taxonomical family, elephantidae, but are of a different genus; Elephas maximus (Asian elephants, Loxodonta africana (African savanna elephants) and Loxodonta cyclotis (African Forest Elephant). The African elephant is significantly larger, with bulls growing up to 4m tall. read more

Both types of elephant are members of the same taxonomical family, elephantidae, but are of a different genus; elephas maximus (Asian elephants, Loxodonta africana (African savanna elephants) and Loxodonta cyclotis (African Forest Elephant). The African elephant is significantly larger, with bulls growing up to 4m tall. read more

In African elephants, both sexes generally (but not always) exhibit tusks. Beyond these larger, more noticeable details, there are many other, smaller features that distinguish the two elephant species: number of toenails, how wrinkled their skin is, the feel of their trunk, and even the shape of their teeth. read more