Facts and Figures

• Asian elephants are slightly smaller than African elephants
• They can also be identified by their smaller rounded ears
• An elephant trunk contains approximately 100,000 different muscles
• Around 35,000 Asian elephant remain, in India and 12 other Asian countries
• Elephants typically live up until they are 70 years old
• Elephants spend up to 75% of their time eating, and can consume up to 200kg a day

How Does Your Money Help?

• Working to protect existing habitats and restore damaged areas
• Training and supplying anti-poaching patrols
• Working on improved conservation laws and supporting eco-tourism which links development with elephant conservation