National Geographic Travelのインスタグラム(natgeotravel) - 9月21日 18時27分

Photo by @andywcoleman // The name pygmy elephant conjures up images of a petite pachyderm, something akin to a miniature horse, but our guide assured us that the elephants of #Borneo were nothing to scoff at. Still, we'd be hard pressed to find out for ourselves as these creatures are both rare and elusive. We took the boat some 70 km up the river to a place where they had last been spotted when our guide saw a matted area at the river's edge. Before long, we heard them eating and stomping around in the brush. After an hour, we saw a glimpse of one through the thick rainforest. Mission accomplished, we had seen what most visitors to the area never get to see. But then, one came out to the river’s edge – then another, and another. Soon, we were watching 3 dozen elephants eating, drinking and frolicking by the river. These elephants had babyish faces and small, straight tusks, but were in no way diminutive in size or stature. It was once thought that they were feral, remnants of a herd brought to the island by a Sultan. It wasn't until 2003 that DNA indicated that these elephants were distinct from their Asian counterparts and merited protection to ensure their survival. Taken while on a wilderness safari at Sukau Rainforest Lodge, one of the National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World. Stay tuned to @National Geographic Travel and @andywcoleman over the next few weeks for more images from this wilderness adventure.

To read more about our Lodges experiences, visit www.nationalgeographiclodges.com #natgeolodges #sukaurainforestlodge

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