Arguably, there are three living species of elephants. The African bush elephant, the African forest elephant and the Asian/Indian elephant. Some researchers group the two African species into one and other researchers postulate a fourth species in West Africa.
Essentially, the are two species, the African and the Asian. The African elephant is the larger of the two. Males can weigh anywhere between 6-8 tons, while Asian males average 5-6 tons.
Essentially, the are two species, the African and the Asian. The African elephant is the larger of the two. Males can weigh anywhere between 6-8 tons, while Asian males average 5-6 tons.