Indian elephant vs Sri Lankan elephant - a comparison

Both the Indian elephant and the Sri Lankan elephant are subspecies of the Asian elephant.

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range

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Sri Lankan elephants as the name suggests are found in Sri Lanka.

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Tusks

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Sri Lankan elephants have a relatively darker skin colour with many depigmentation areas.

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The typical weight range of both the subspecies is more or less the same.

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The elephant population in India is estimated to be around 30,000.

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The elephant population in Sri Lanka is between 7,000-8,000.

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Scientific name

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