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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
10 min read
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
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
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.