Asian elephant

The Asian elephant is the second-largest elephant species on Earth, living in the forests and grasslands of Asia. Known for its clever mind and wrinkly gray skin, it uses its flexible trunk like a super-powered nose and hand. Males grow impressive tusks, while both males and females have big ears shaped like the continent they call home.

• Males weigh about 4 tons—as heavy as two small cars.
• Their trunks have one finger-like tip for grabbing objects.
• They show emotions like grief and can recognize themselves in mirrors.