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The video discusses efforts by the World Wildlife Fund and local veterinarians to track and study the rare pygmy elephants of Borneo. With an estimated population of 2000, these elephants are monitored using GPS collars that transmit data via satellite. Initially thought to be feral descendants of tame elephants, DNA research in 2003 identified them as a distinct subspecies. The video details the collaring process, which involves sedating the elephants, and highlights the importance of this research in understanding their behavior, habitat, and conservation needs. The project aims to gather data on their diet, territory, and breeding to aid in their preservation.

What is the estimated population of pygmy elephants on the island?

• Around 500

• Around 1000

• Around 3000

• Around 2000

How are the movements of the pygmy elephants tracked?

• Through aerial drones

• By observing their footprints

• Using GPS collars that transmit data via satellite

• By following them on foot

What is the purpose of the tranquilizer dart in the collaring process?

• To mark the elephants for identification

• To sedate the elephants for collar fitting

• To train the elephants to wear collars

• To measure the elephants' health

How long does the transmitter in the collar work before needing a battery replacement?

• 24 months

• 6 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

What information do scientists hope to gather from the tracking project?

• The color of their skin

• The sound of their calls

• The size of their territory and breeding cycles

• The elephants' favorite food