Living in lowland forests from India to Sumatra, they live in heards or extended families of 5-20 animals, led by an old female , the matriach.
Adult males join the herd only to mate.
Khao Sok's wild elephants feed heavily on fast growing, succulents, such as bamboo, consuming upto 250 kgs of food and 70-90 litres of water each day. They are also partial to fruit, and need large areas to feed on. There are an estimated 100 wild elephants roaming Khao Sok. Most wandering and foraging is done a night. They are good swimmers and able to cross bodies of water several km wide.