Borneo elephant - Wikipedia
WEBThe Borneo elephant, also called the Bornean elephant or the Borneo pygmy elephant, is a subspecies of Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) that inhabits northeastern Borneo, in Indonesia and Malaysia. Its origin remains the subject of debate.
Borneo Elephant - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe smallest elephant in Asia, the Borneo elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), or otherwise known as the Pygmy elephant is a rather charming and adorable creature. Compared to other Asian elephants, Borneo elephants are more gentle-natured animals.
Borneo Pygmy Elephant Facts | Borneo Wildlife Guide - Nat Hab
WEBThe pygmy is the smallest subspecies of elephant in the world. Less than 8.2 feet tall, they have large ears, round bellies, and long tails that may brush the ground as they walk. Females are smaller than their male counterparts and either lack or have shortened tusks.
The Smallest Elephant on Earth | Wild Indonesia - YouTube
WEBPygmy elephants stand around three feet shorter than their bigger, Asian cousins and they’re found only on the island of Borneo. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/...
Borneo Elephant– Facts, Size, Diet, Pictures - Animal Spot
WEBThe Borneo elephant, short for the Borneo pygmy elephant, is a sub-species of the Asian elephant. Their origin has been highly debated. It was believed that they are descendants of the now-extinct Javan elephant brought to Borneo as gifts and then released into the wild.
Borneo elephants: Facts, Threats, & Conservation - IFAW
WEBBorneo elephants, also called Borneo pygmy elephants, are the smallest subspecies of Asian elephant and live in a unique habitat.
Bornean Elephant | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
WEBThe tropical rainforests of Borneo are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth—home to pygmy elephants, Sumatran rhinos, orangutans and clouded leopards.
Borneo Pygmy Elephant — Global Conservation
WEBJan 12, 2024 · The Borneo pygmy elephant is the smallest subspecies of Asian elephant, endemic to the island of Borneo. They are one of the least-studied elephants in the world. Common Name: Borneo Pygmy Elephant. Scientific Name: Elephas maximus borneensis. Status: Endangered. Weight: 2,950-5,000 kg (6,600-11,000 lb.) …
Why Bornean Elephants Are Endangered and What We Can Do - Treehugger
WEBJun 28, 2022 · The smallest of the Asian elephant subspecies, Bornean elephants (sometimes referred to as pygmy elephants) average anywhere from 8.2 to 9.8 feet tall. They typically also have longer tails,...
Borneo Pygmy Elephant Facts
WEBBorneo pygmy elephants, or Bornean pygmy elephants as they are also known, are the smallest elephants in the world with the males reaching around 2.5 meters in height. They are also noticeably tamer than other elephant subspecies–often allowing Borneo’s many wildlife tourists to get within a few meters of them without showing any signs of ...