This is one of the wild animals that has been granted a special status in Indian culture. Be it the temples of South India or the religious processions of North India; tribals of the North-east or the landlords of Bihar, you may find an elephant everywhere, though in much lesser numbers than earlier.
Brought up in the wild and then caught and domesticated, the elephant, however close and friendly, has been a source of awe and wonder for human beings (surprisingly, even in this jet-age).


¤ Difference Between African and Indian Elephant
The Indian Asian elephant is much smaller in size than its African counterpart. Another distinctive difference is the length or absence of tusks. An average male elephant stands 240-300cm tall and can weigh a staggering 3600-5000kg.