A satellite collar being attached to an elephant to help track its movements for conservation data. Photo: WWF-M/STCP
It is estimated that there are less than 1,500 Borneo elephants left in the world, and almost all of them are found in Sabah. Loss of habitat due to land conversion for commercial use has shrunk the elephant’s range considerably, resulting in human-elephant conflict (HEC).
WWF-Malaysia focuses on reducing HEC as it is one of the main threats to Borneo elephants in Sabah. WWF-Malaysia collars elephants in Sabah to know their daily movements. With this information, it can advocate that key elephant habitats be protected.
