Learn about the main issues threatening the critically endangered Sumatran elephant, what’s being done to protect them, and how you can help.

Officials at the Bali Zoo in Indonesia, have reported the death of one of their Sumatran elephants, a 45-year-old female, who had a reputation for being a ‘kind and friendly elephant ...

Even though Sumatran elephants are relatively small compared to their African bush cousins, elephants are still the earth’s largest land mammal. With a weight of up to 4,000 kg or 8,820 pounds ...

In 2007, the total Sumatran elephant population was estimated to be around 2,400-2,800. By 2017, the number had been reduced to less than half.

It reports that the population of wild Sumatran elephants now stands at an estimated 924-1,359 individuals — a drop of 52-62% over the 2007 figure.

All-female squad protecting rhinos and elephants from poachers 01:16. A critically endangered Sumatran elephant and its unborn baby were found dead from suspected poisoning in western Indonesia, a ...

The population of Sumatran elephants on the island shrank from 1,300 in 2014 to 693 last year, down nearly 50% in seven years, Indonesian forestry and environment ministry data show.

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia – An official says a second endangered Sumatran elephant has been poisoned in western Indonesia, apparently by villagers trying to protect their crops. Forestry Ministry ...

An endangered Sumatran elephant has been born on Indonesia. The female has not yet been given a name. She is healthy and weighs an impressive 104 kilos.

Even though Sumatran elephants are relatively small compared to their African bush cousins, elephants are still the earth’s largest land mammal. With a weight of up to 4,000 kg or 8,820 pounds ...