The African savanna elephant is the largest elephant species, while the Asian forest elephant and the African forest elephant are of a comparable, smaller size.

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Elephant populations across Cambodia, China, Laos, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam are particularly threatened, with only about 8,000-11,000 wild elephants remaining.

There are two species of African elephants—the savanna (or bush) elephant and the forest elephant. Savanna elephants are larger than forest elephants, and their tusks curve outwards. …

Following new genetic research, the African elephant was recently split into two different species, the African forest elephant and the African savanna elephant, by the International Union for …

Learn about the Sri Lankan elephant and WWF’s initiatives to conserve this majestic species and its habitat.

They also share their lush forest habitat with several other endangered species, such as the Sumatran rhino, tiger, and orangutan, and countless other species that all benefit from an …

Discover the Indian elephant, its challenges, and WWF’s efforts to conserve this majestic species and its habitats.

The African savanna elephant is the largest elephant species, while the Asian forest elephant and the African forest elephant are of a comparable, smaller size.

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