The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is one of three recognised subspecies of the Asian elephant native to mainland Asia. It has been listed as endangered by the IUCN since 1986 as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60-75 years. Asian elephants are threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.
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The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is one of three recognised subspecies of the Asian elephant native to mainland Asia. It has been listed as endangered by the IUCN since 1986 as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60-75 years. Asian elephants are threatened by habitat loss, degradation and fragmentation.