2485View
2m 14sLenght
14Rating

They only occur in the northeastern part of Borneo, Sabah is home to an estimated of 2040 wild Borneo Pygmy Elephants. They prefer low-lying areas where movement is relatively easy, near rivers, with open areas for feeding and socialization, they generally avoid steep slopes. The range of wild elephants in Sabah and Kalimantan seems to be influenced by the occurrence of natural mineral resources. Unfortunately, as much of the land used for generations by elephants migrating in search of food has been increasingly converted to oil palm plantations, resulting in conflict between man and animal. These endangered elephants are a distinct species found only in Borneo and not, as once thought, a sub-species of the Asian elephant. For now, the long-term survival of the species will rely on the various Sabah Government Departments, NGO's, Local Community, Tourism agencies and Private Agricultural companies. See more story here: http://www.cedeprudente.blogspot.com All rights reserved 2013©