They are found in the Malaysian state of Sabah at the very northern tip of the island. They wander the tropical rainforests, lowlands and grasslands.
They are herbivores. They feed on a diverse diet of different plant species, including flowers, fruits, leaves, grains, and bark.
According to the IUCN Red List, they are endangered, with an estimated population of fewer than 1,500.
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Elephas maximus borneensis
HEIGHT: 2 - 3 m
SPEED: 43 km / h
WEIGHT: 3 - 5 tons
BEHAVIOUR: Sociable animals in groups of 8 individuals each, that live in matriarchal hierarchy.
COLOUR: Brown, grey or black
LIFESPAN: 55 - 70 years
LITTER SIZE: 1 calf
They can produce rumbles, snorts, barks, roars and cries
They also emit low and high-frequency sounds
They use various secretions and their acute sense of smell to communicate
They trample forests and dense grasslands, making room for smaller species to co-exist
They create water holes used by other wildlife as they dig dry riverbeds when rainfall is low
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They have thick legs and large feet for balance
Their thick skin and small hairs helps to keep them warm
Their tusks are like shovels when it comes to digging for water, roots, bark and other resources
Ears of these animals consist of a complex system of blood vessels, controlling their body temperature
When they get hot, they are able to cool off due to blood circulating through their ears
They demonstrate self-awareness, altruism and playful behavior
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1. They are hunted and killed for their ivory tusks.
2. Loss of continuous forests, leading to habitat destruction.
3. Conversion of natural forests to commercial plantations.
4. Deforestation due to logging, expanding agriculture, and palm oil plantations.
5. Injuries sustained by illegal snares set for other animals.