Sri lankan elephant
A species of Elephas Scientific name : Elephas maximus maximus Genus : Elephas
Sri lankan elephant, A species of Elephas
Scientific name: Elephas maximus maximus
Genus: Elephas
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Description
Sri lankan elephant is renowned for its matriarchal social structure, an organizational system deemed critical for its survival. Similarly noteworthy is its ecological role as a 'mega-gardener,' disseminating seeds across vast distances due to its immense herbivorous diet, thereby shaping and sustaining the ecosystem in which it resides. Despite their size, these animals communicate using infrasonic calls, evidence of unique adaptations in response to environmental challenges.
General Info
Lifespan
60-75 years
Diet
Sri lankan elephant is a herbivore, primarily indulging in a diverse assortment of vegetation. Abundant grasses, leaves, shoots, and tree bark form the mainstay of its diet, supplemented by fruits, flowers, roots and, occasionally, small branches.
Appearance
The sri lankan elephant is a large animal with a stout, elongated body and thick, wrinkled, grey skin. Notable features include its long, curved tusks and a distinctive trunk. The body size can vary, with males generally larger than females. It has no fur but carries a thin layer of hairs. Its skin tends to be darker in older individuals and males, while young ones possess a lighter tone. Its ears, which are large and fan-shaped, differentiate it from other species.
Behavior
Sri lankan elephant leads a social, matriarchal lifestyle, forming tight-knit family groups. Distinguished by its routine utilization of tactile communication and infrasound, it demonstrates intricate social behaviors. Habitually, sri lankan elephant forages for grasses, bark and roots, using its dexterous trunk. Primarily forest-dwellers, they have adapted to their habitat with path-clearing behaviors and spatial awareness of food and water sources.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Mammals Order
Elephants Family
Elephants and mammoths Genus
Elephas Species
Sri lankan elephant 
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