Since 1986, "Elephas maximus" has been listed as endangered by IUCN as the population has declined by at least 50% over the last three generations, estimated to be 60–75 years.
Начиная с 1986 года "Elephas maximus" занесён в красную книгу МСОП, так как его численность сократилось минимум на 50 % за последние три поколения, (60—75 лет).