Question

Which of the following wild animal has the sub-species as Sri Lankan, Indian, Sumatran and Bornean?

• A. Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis)
• B. Spotted Deer (Axis axis)
• C. Tiger (Panthera tigris)
• D. Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus)
• E. Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone)

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To determine which wild animal has the sub-species Sri Lankan, Indian, Sumatran, and Bornean, we analyze the given options:

• Rhinoceros (Rhinoceros unicornis): Primarily known for the Indian rhinoceros, with no widely recognized sub-species as specified.
• Spotted Deer (Axis axis): Known as chital or axis deer, typically does not have these sub-species.
• Tiger (Panthera tigris): Known for sub-species such as Bengal, Siberian, and Sumatran, but not Bornean.
• Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus): Recognized for having sub-species including the Indian, Sri Lankan, Sumatran, and also Bornean populations like pygmy elephants.
• Sarus Crane (Antigone antigone): Does not match the given sub-species conditions.

Among these, the Asian Elephant (Elephas maximus) has distinct populations and sub-species that are geographically identified as Sri Lankan, Indian, Sumatran, and Bornean.