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        "id": 1778266,
        "msgid": "shocking-fact-borneo-elephant-among-worlds-rarest-and-smallest-subspecies-1780339858",
        "date": "2026-06-02 01:02:00",
        "title": "Shocking fact: Borneo elephant among world's rarest and smallest subspecies",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Borneo elephant, a rare subspecies found exclusively in Kalimantan and Sabah, is the smallest among Asian elephants with fewer than 1,500 individuals remaining. Its unique physical traits and calm behaviour distinguish it from other Asian elephants, but conservationists warn of urgent threats to its survival.",
        "content": "<p>Recently, photos of a Borneo elephant or Kalimantan dwarf elephant\nwent viral on social media. Many netizens were charmed by its unique\nappearance. With a smaller body compared to typical elephants, a rounder\nbuild, and large ears, the animal has even been dubbed a \u2018real-life\nelephant doll\u2019 by some internet users. However, behind its\nattention-grabbing looks, the Borneo elephant holds far more fascinating\nfacts. It is known as one of the world\u2019s rarest elephant subspecies and\nis smaller than most other Asian elephants. Borneo elephants are found\nonly on the island of Kalimantan, particularly in Sabah, Malaysia, and\nparts of Indonesian Kalimantan. Their limited habitat makes them one of\nSoutheast Asia\u2019s most unique wildlife species. Researchers believe\nBorneo elephants have been isolated from other Asian elephant\npopulations for hundreds of thousands of years. This long-term\ngeographic isolation has led them to develop distinct characteristics\ndifferent from their close relatives. One of the most noticeable\nfeatures is their smaller size. Although still large animals, Borneo\nelephants are generally shorter than other Asian elephants. They also\nhave relatively longer tails, larger ears, and slightly different facial\nstructures. Not only unique physically, Borneo elephants are known for\ntheir relatively calm behaviour. Observations show they tend to be less\naggressive than some other Asian elephant populations. However, they\nremain wild animals requiring extensive habitat to survive.\nUnfortunately, their existence now faces serious threats. Conservation\nexperts estimate fewer than 1,500 remain in the wild, placing the\nsubspecies in urgent need of conservation efforts.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/shocking-fact-borneo-elephant-among-worlds-rarest-and-smallest-subspecies-1780339858",
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