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Asian Elephant: Facts, Habitat, Weight, Threats

All you need to know about Asia's largest terrestrial mammal
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 24, 2025
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   July 24, 2025
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All you need to know about Asia's largest terrestrial mammal

How long do Asian elephants live?

Asian elephants have a lifespan up to 60 years. 

How do Asian elephants communicate? 

They communicate through infrasonic sounds. 

Do Asian elephants swim?

 Yes, Asian elephants are good swimmers and use their trunks as a snorkel. 

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.