Indian elephant: Discover the Indian elephant

Discover the Indian elephant , its challenges, and WWF’s efforts to conserve this majestic species and its habitats. India has listed the Asian elephant in Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) as well as designated the species as the National Heritage Icon. The country supports an estimated 60% of the global Asian elephant population. Learn about the Indian elephant ’s behavior, habitat, cultural role, and conservation efforts in India . A complete guide to these gentle giants. Elephant Population in India 2025: India ’s Asian elephant population is estimated to be 22,446, according to the results of the much-delayed Synchronous All India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE) 2021–25, released Tuesday.