Scientific Name
Elephas maximus borneensis
Classification
Kingdom - Animalia
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Mammalia
Order - Proboscidea
Family - Elephantidae
Genus - Elephas
Species - Elephas Maximus
Phylum - Chordata
Class - Mammalia
Order - Proboscidea
Family - Elephantidae
Genus - Elephas
Species - Elephas Maximus
Current Status
Critically Endangered
Where do we live?
Borneo Pygmy Elephants are found only on the small island of Borneo located in Malaysian state of Sabah and certain parts of Indonesia Kalimantan. Their typical habitats are low land rainforests and valleys in these areas.
How long do our lives last?
Borneo Pygmy Elephants typically live for fifty-five to seventy years.
What kind of food do we eat?
Borneo Pygmy Elephants are herbivores, meaning that their diets only consist of plants such as bananas, one of their favorites.
How do we act?
Surprisingly, proffesional scientists have found that Borneo Pygmy Elephants are remarkably tame and passive creatures.
How did we adapt to our lives?
Borneo Pygmy Elephants have grown long trunks that allow them to reach down and eventually drink from areas that are located in large bodies of water below their long legs and feet.
How do we get around?
Borneo Pygmy Elephants prefer to walk or run around in their habitats, but they can also swim in shallow waters.