Sumatran elephants

Sumatran elephants are a subspecies of the Asian elephant, native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia. They are smaller than their African relatives, with distinct features like smaller ears and a more domed head. These elephants play a vital role in their forest ecosystems by helping seed dispersal and maintaining habitat diversity. They are critically endangered due to habitat loss from deforestation, illegal poaching, and human-elephant conflict. Conservation efforts focus on protecting their remaining habitats and reducing human-wildlife conflicts to ensure their survival.