African Elephant vs Asian Elephant
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
African Elephant
4 m
Human
1.75 m
Asian Elephant
3.5 m
| African Elephant | Asian Elephant | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2700–6000 kg | 2700–5000 kg |
| Length | 5.4–7.5 m | 5.5–6.5 m |
| Height | 3.2–4 m | 2.5–3.5 m |
| Top Speed | 40 km/h | 48 km/h |
| Lifespan | 60–70 yrs | 48–70 yrs |
| Gestation | 645 days | 660 days |
| Offspring | 1–1 | 1–1 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Nomadic |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Wetland | Forest, Grassland, Rainforest, Wetland |
| Regions | Africa | Asia |
| Family | Elephantidae | Elephantidae |
| Order | Proboscidea | Proboscidea |