Elephants are the largest land mammals on earth and have distinctly massive bodies, large ears, and long trunks. They use their trunks to pick up objects, trumpet warnings, greet other …

African elephants roam 37 countries. Forest elephants are in sharp decline due to poaching and habitat loss. Learn how to help protect them.

Explore profiles of endangered and iconic species. Learn how each animal fits into its ecosystem and what’s being done to protect them.

Discover fascinating facts about elephants and learn how WWF works globally to protect these vital ecosystem engineers in Africa and Asia.

Asian elephants face habitat loss and conflict. Discover WWF’s initiatives to protect these majestic giants and their habitats.

Aug 15, 2023 · Unfortunately, the elephants in Southeast Asia and China are facing critical threats to their survival, with only around 8,000 to 11,000 left in eight countries: Cambodia, China, …

Mar 3, 2021 · Forest elephants are primarily threatened by poaching for bushmeat and ivory. Despite a global CITES ban on international sales of elephant ivory since 1990, tens of …

Elephants are not only a cultural icon in India and throughout Asia, but they also help to maintain the integrity of their forest and grassland habitats.

What's the biological role of ivory for elephants? Here's why protecting these majestic tusks is essential for their survival.

Learn how African forest elephants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy rainforests and fighting climate change in central Africa.