The 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.

The tropical rainforests of Borneo are one of the most biologically diverse ecosystems on Earth—home to pygmy elephants, Sumatran rhinos, orangutans and clouded leopards. The primary threat to these elephants is the loss of continuous forests. In the last 40 years, Sabah has lost 60% of its elephant habitat to cultivation.

The 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.

The Borneo pygmy elephant is found in the forests of northeastern Borneo, Malaysia and Indonesia, and is the smallest subspecies of elephant in the world.

Sometimes called Borneo pygmy elephants, these relatively small mammals were separated from the rest of the continent’s elephants over 300,000 years ago and evolved to have different features due to their unique habitat.

The 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.

Jan 23, 2020 · The Borneo pygmy elephant (or Bornean elephant) is one of four sub-species of the Asian Elephant. If you are visiting Borneo for wildlife watching this amazing animal is likely to be high on your wish list of things to see.

Jan 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. Around 1,500 Borneo pygmy elephants remain.

The Borneo pygmy elephant (Elephas maximus borneensis) or the Borneo elephant is an endangered species that lives in the northeastern Borneo, Malaysia, and Indonesia. It has a life expectancy of about 60 years in the wild.

May 27, 2024 · The Borneo elephant is a subspecies of the Asian elephant and the only member of the species to reside on the island of Borneo. This subspecies also goes by the alternative name of pygmy elephant. However, there is nothing small about this gigantic creature.