Elephant poaching: Why it’s a big problem - IFAW
Sep 13, 2024 · Elephants, known for their intelligence, size, and distinct appearance, face a major threat from poaching—an illegal practice driven by the demand for ivory and other elephant …
Ending the Elephant Ivory Trade | WWF | World Wildlife Fund
Each year, at least 20,000 African elephants are illegally killed for their tusks. A decade-long resurgence in demand for elephant ivory, particularly in parts of Asia, has fueled this rampant …
What drives elephant poaching? It’s not greed - National …
Fewer elephants were poached in areas where communities were healthier and wealthier, a study on thousands of killings in 30 African countries found. Elephant poaching is likely driven by...
Global Elephant Crisis: Why 2025 Could Be a Turning Point for …
2 days ago · Elephants have roamed Earth for millions of years, shaping forests, grasslands, and entire ecosystems. But in 2025, these ancient giants stand at a crossroads. Elephant …
Poaching Statistics 2025 – Global Facts, Trends & Impact
Apr 29, 2025 · WWF estimates that every year, over 20,000 African elephants tragically lose their lives to illegal tusk poaching. One poached animal killed illegally leaves a void in the natural …
Facts About Poaching — The Elephant Foundation
The African Elephant will not reach full maturity until it is 10-15 years old, a calf doesn't stand a chance in the wild without maternal care. Without intervention, poachers can destroy two …
African forest elephants: new data reveal a clearer, urgent picture
4 days ago · Forest elephants remain Critically Endangered, with major threats including poaching, habitat loss, land-use change and fragmented populations, especially in West Africa …
The Ongoing Threat of Ivory Poaching: Are Elephants Still at Risk?
Apr 13, 2025 · The rising demand for ivory to make jewelry and other luxurious materials led to a spike in the poaching and killing of elephants. Hunting elephants for ivory began as far back as …
AI listening technology being deployed to stop poachers
4 days ago · A network of microphones has been deployed across the rainforests of central Africa to detect gunshots from illegal poaching of elephants and other animals. Technological …
Wildlife Poachers to Be Targeted Using State of the Art AI …
4 days ago · A photo of a male forest elephant captured near the site where some of the gunshot recordings were taken – credit, Anahita Verahrami / SWNS Wildlife poachers can now be …