Sumatran elephant

The Sumatran elephant is a subspecies of the Asian elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus), which is the largest land mammal in Asia. These elephants are known for their gray skin, large ears, and versatile trunks. They typically weigh between 3,400 and 5,200 kg (7,500 to 11,500 pounds) and stand 2.6 to 3.2 meters (8.5 to 10.5 feet) tall.

Asian elephants, including the Sumatran subspecies, inhabit tropical forests and grasslands. Their diet consists mainly of grasses and fibrous plant materials, and they can consume hundreds of kilograms of food daily. They are also known to eat crops, which can lead to conflict with humans.

The Sumatran elephant is listed as endangered. Major threats include poaching, habitat loss, and fragmentation. These factors have led to a significant decline in their population.