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Indian elephant

Elephas maximus indicus

Description:

Hair-rising x) Asian elephants have more hair on their body than African elephants and this is especially evident in young Asian elephants which are covered in a coat of reddish brown hair.The elephant´s skin is despite of its thickness a very sensitive system and has a rich nerve providing. An elephant notices every fly landing on it!

Habitat:

India

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Varun.M
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Varun.M

Karnataka, India

Spotted on May 20, 2013
Submitted on May 20, 2013

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