Social structure differs in Asian and African elephants, find researchers Updated: Updated: Asian elephants, in general, do not move in mixed groups consisting of males and females. Share Article AAA Asian elephants, in general, do not move in mixed groups consisting of males and females. In the picture, young male elephants are seen associating in the absence of female elephants. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Asian elephants, in general, do not move in mixed groups consisting of males and females. Despite the fact that they occupy similar ecological niches, the social structure of Asian elephants differs from that of their African savannah counterparts. This is perhaps due to their differing habitats. It is important to understand this and grasp the diversity of strategies that these endangered species might be adopting to survive.