Is a Asian elephant lives with group?

Yes, Asian elephants live in matriarchal groups led by an older, experienced female.

Here's a breakdown of their social structure:

* Family Units: Groups typically consist of 5-15 related females, their calves, and sometimes young males.

* Matriarch's Role: The oldest female, known as the matriarch, leads the group and makes decisions about food, water, and travel.

* Young Males: Young males will leave the group when they reach adolescence and often form bachelor herds. They may return to the family unit for mating purposes.

* Lone Bulls: Older males usually live solitary lives, except during mating season when they may join groups.

Benefits of living in groups:

* Protection from predators: Groups offer safety in numbers.

* Raising young: Mothers receive help from other females in caring for their calves.

* Finding food and water: Sharing knowledge and experience about resources.

* Social bonding: Elephants are highly social animals, and group living provides companionship and support.