Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) Elephas indicus
Date 1700-1880
Old Latin name Elephas indicus
New Latin name Elephas maximus indicus
Common name Nederlands: Indische olifant
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The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is one of three recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant and native to mainland Asia. Indian elephants are native to mainland Asia: India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Myanmar, Thailand, Malay Peninsular, Laos, China, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
