The term 'Endangered Elephant Type' refers to the ASIAN elephant, which is a species of elephant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. This species is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and poaching. The ASIAN elephant is the largest land mammal in Asia and is an important cultural icon in the region. It is also an important part of the ecosystem, playing a key role in seed dispersal and maintaining healthy forests.