Borneo Pygmy Elephant

It is found in the Borneo region of Indonesia .The number of remaining Borneo Pygmy Elephant is just about 15,00.It is shorter than the asiatic elephant by about 50 cm. The Borneo Pygmy is also relatively more docile.The males may grow to less than 8.2 feet, while other Asian elephants grow up to 9.8 feet. They have rounder faces, larger ears, and longer tails that reach almost to the ground and are more rotund.
Palm plantation have reduced its range, leaving it crowded for space.They are actually also gentle-natured, leading to the belief for years that they were simply the semi-tame remnants of a domesticated herd abandoned on the island years ago.