The Sri Lankan elephant (Elephas maximus maximus) is a large Asian mammal. It is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox).
Description[]
The Sri Lankan elephant is a subspecies of Asian Elephant. The Asian Elephant is the largest land animal in Asia and the second largest overall, after the African Elephant. Large males can reach heights of 2.75m (9ft) tall and weigh up to four tonnes. The Sri Lankan elephant is the tallest of the subspecies, with males reaching a height of 3.5m (11.5ft). There are several differences between the Asian elephant and the African elephants. As well as being smaller, Asian individuals are stockier, and have smaller ears. They only have one finger-like extension at the end of their trunks while African individuals have two. Unlike the African elephant, generally only the male Asian elephant has tusks; females may possess small "tushes" that do not protrude through the skin.
As its name suggests, the Sri Lankan elephant is endemic to the island of Sri Lanka. It lives in a variety of habitats, from dry grasslands to tropical forests, but are always found in close proximity of water. They will graze and browse various types of vegetation, using their dexterous trunk to reach food, as well as smell and communicate with other elephants. Females form small groups along with their calves, whilst bulls are typically more solitary. Like all elephants, the Asian elephant is hunted for its ivory tusks.
Zoo Tycoon (Xbox)[]
The Sri Lankan elephant is an adoptable animal in Zoo Tycoon (Xbox) and is available in the base game. It is unlocked at a Zoo Fame level of 7.
Like all Asian elephants, the Sri Lankan elephant is a Tropical Rainforest animal.
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