Another Borneo pygmy elephant found dead, likely due to poisoning (updated)

The female elephant that was dead at a settlement in Sabah's eact coast Lahad Datu.

KOTA KINABALU: Poisoning is suspected to be the cause of death of an adult female Borneo pygmy elephant at a settlement on Sabah's east coast as conservationists continue to grapple with the deaths of the endangered animal.

Sources said that the elephant was likely to have consumed toxic substances before it was found dead in the area of Kampung Perpaduan Skim Bagahak at around 6.30am on Monday (Dec 9).