How are African elephants different from Asian elephants?

African and Asian elephants have some differences that will make it easier for elephant lovers and those who study elephants to determine which is which. In the beginning, they may look alike but if you look closely, you will notice that their ears are shaped differently.

The ears of the African elephant looks like the continent of Africa while the ears of the Asian elephant is rounder and smaller. The skin of the African elephant is also more wrinkled as compared to the Asian elephant which has the tendency to make them look older than usual. Asian elephants have a divot line that can make them seem to have twin-domed heads.