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indian elephant

/ˈɪndiən ˈɛlɪfənt/

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/ˈɪndiən ˈɛlɪfənt/B1formalscientific
  • ruВид слонов, обитающий в материковой Азии, меньше африканского слона, с меньшими ушами и выпуклой спиной. Обычно встречается в Индии, Непале и Юго-Восточной Азии.

A species of elephant native to mainland Asia, smaller than the African elephant, with smaller ears and a domed back. It is commonly found in India, Nepal, and Southeast Asia.

  1. Subspecies of Asian elephantB2formal

    A large herbivorous mammal (Elephas maximus indicus) native to mainland Asia, distinguished from the African elephant by smaller ears and a more rounded back.

    ruПодвид азиатского слона

    • The Indian elephant is an endangered species due to habitat loss.
    • Indian elephants are often used in logging operations in Southeast Asia.
    • Unlike African elephants, only male Indian elephants typically have tusks.