This is simply an "albino," but such are greatly prized in many countries of Asia, and large sums are given for them.

They are even held in superstitious veneration in some parts.
The Indian elephant at the present time inhabits most of the southern countries of Asia, including the large islands, Ceylon, Java, Sumatra, Borneo, etcetera.

Of course every one knows that in these countries the elephant has been trained long ago to the use of man, and is one of the "domestic animals." But he also exists in a wild state, both upon the continent of Asia and in its islands; and hunting the elephant is one of the grand sport of the East.
In Africa the elephant exists _only_ in a state of nature.

None of the nations upon this little-known continent tame or train him to any purpose.

He is only prized among them for his precious tusks, and his flesh as well.