10 Things You Need To Know About Indian Elephants Icons of the terrestrial ecosystem, elephants play a crucial role in maintaining a healthy planet. Here is a rundown of some essential facts about these pachyderms by Team Nature inFocus India has listed the Asian elephant in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) as well as designated the species as the National Heritage Icon. The country supports an estimated 60% of the global Asian elephant population. Learn about Indian elephants, a subspecies of Asian elephants native to the Indian subcontinent. Find out how they are endangered by habitat loss, poaching, and human-animal conflict, and what IFAW is doing to protect them. Enjoy this expertly researched article on the Indian Elephant , including where Indian Elephant s live, what they eat & much more. Now with high-quality pictures.
