Borneo elephants now classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List

Borneo elephants now classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List

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Category : Miscellaneous Published on: July 04 2024

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  • The Bornean elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis), the smallest subspecies of Asian elephants, is now classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List due to a significantly dwindling population of around 1,000 individuals.
  • These elephants inhabit the forests of Borneo and Sumatra, facing severe threats from habitat loss caused by logging and oil palm plantations, which have led to a drastic reduction in their numbers.
  • Bornean elephants are distinguished by their smaller size compared to mainland Asian elephants, with males growing to approximately 2.5 meters in height, whereas mainland Asian elephants reach about 3 meters.
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