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Sumatran elephant - Threats

What is left of an elephant "corridor" in TESSO NILO Palm oil plantation area, Riau, Sumatra.

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Dramatic reduction of habitat

Conflicts between humans and elephants are occurring in Sumatra because the elephant's natural habitat is being dramatically reduced. Elephants invade farmlands and plantations, and until not a long time ago were being killed or captured as a result. In May 2002, a herd of 17 elephants was poisoned in a community oil palm plantation.

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