The Indian elephant (Elephas maximus indicus) is one of three extant recognized subspecies of the Asian elephant, native to mainland Asia. The species is smaller than the African elephant species with a convex back and the highest body point on its head.
The species exhibits significant sexual dimorphism with a male reaching an average shoulder height of about 3.2 m (10 ft) and weighing up to 5,400 kg (11,900 lb) whereas a female reaches an average shoulder height of about 2.54 m (8 ft 4 in) and weighs up to 4,160 kg (9,170 lb). It has a broader skull with a concave forehead, two large laterally folded ears and a large trunk.
A luxury commercial space transport, carrying passengers from Earth to orbiting space facilities. A streamlined, needle-like design ensures smooth atmospheric flight capability, while precise, computer assisted navigation control allows mathematically complex docking and landing operations.
Trees are woody perennial plants that are a member of the kingdom Plantae . All species of trees are grouped by their genus, family, and order. This helps make identifying and studying trees easier.
Apart from providing oxygen for the planet and beauty when they bloom or turn color, trees are very useful. Certain species of hardwood and softwood trees are excellent for timber, making furniture, and paper.
When managed properly, trees are a good source of renewable energy and construction material.