被忽视的亚洲巨人(Asia's neglected giant)

亚洲象是亚洲现存最大的陆地哺乳动物。尽管比它的非洲表亲小得多，但它仍然是一头令人敬畏的野兽。它们是高度智能的动物，具有强大的家庭纽带、复杂的交流方式和复杂的行为，包括使用工具和感受悲伤和同情的能力。它们的长度可达6.4米，肩部可达3米，重量可达5吨。
原文：
The Asian elephant is the largest surviving land mammal in Asia. Although significantly smaller than its African cousin, it is still an awesome beast. They are highly intelligent animals characterised by strong family bonds, sophisticated forms of communication, and complex behaviour, including tool use and the ability to feel grief and compassion. They can reach 6.4m in length and 3m at the shoulder, and weigh as much as 5 tonnes.
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