This category is for web sites about Asian elephants, especially sites with emphasis on elephant science, eg: zoology, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, conservation, etc, ...
Web sites about the welfare of elephants in circuses and logging camps, about the ivory trade, or about elephants as a tourism spectacle, do not belong here. Please consult the FAQ at http://dmoz.org/Science/Biology/Zoology/faq.html.
Classification of the Asian Elephant Elephas maximus
Mammalia; Eutheria; Proboscidea; Elephantidae; Elephas
There are three recognized sub-species: Elephas maximus indicus (Indian Elephant), Elephas maximus maximus (Sri Lankan Elephant) and Elephas maximus sumatranus (Sumatran Elephant).
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Research project by Radhika Agarwal at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
Promotes charitable conservation projects that help protect the endangered Asian Elephants. Includes information about projects, photos, and links.
Overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs.
Overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs.
Promotes charitable conservation projects that help protect the endangered Asian Elephants. Includes information about projects, photos, and links.
Research project by Radhika Agarwal at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse.
