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This category is for web sites about Asian elephants, especially sites with emphasis on elephant science, eg: zoology, physiology, taxonomy, ecology, conservation, etc, ...

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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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The Asian Elephant: Elephas maximus - Research project by Radhika Agarwal at the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. WWF: Asian Elephants - Overview of biology and distribution, threats, and current conservation programs. EleAid - Promotes charitable conservation projects that help protect the endangered Asian Elephants. Includes information about projects, photos, and links.
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