Elephant population in Sumatra down 35%

“The population of Sumatran elephants (Elephas maximus sumatranus) in 2007 is estimated to reach between 2,400 and 2,800 heads, or a decrease by 35 percent from the figure in 1992 when there were 5,000 heads, according to an NGO activist.” - ANTARA News

Two killed in wild elephants attack

“Two villagers of Penangkulan in the Tanggamus district, Lampung, Sumatra, were killed after five to six wild elephants attacked their village on Friday.” - ANTARA News

Sumatrensis elephant gives birth to female offspring

“The Sumatran elephant (elephas maximus sumatrensis, sp) in Minas conservation area in Siak district, Riau province, gave birth to a female offspring last week, an official of Sinarmas Forestry conservation division said.” - ANTARA News