Elephants live in matriarchal herds and use tusks for survival. Habitat loss puts these intelligent giants at risk across Africa and Asia.

Forest elephants are declining due to poaching and habitat loss. Learn how to help protect these gentle giants of the Congo Basin.

1. What's the difference between Asian and African elephants? There are more than 10 physical characteristics that differentiate Asian and African elephants. For example, Asian elephants' ears are …

Asian elephants are vital to ecosystems and culture. Learn how habitat loss threatens them—and how you can help protect these gentle giants.

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

Discover the Indian elephant, its challenges, and WWF’s efforts to conserve this majestic species and its habitats.

Mar 3, 2021 · African forest elephants are smaller than African savanna elephants, the other African elephant species. Their ears are more oval-shaped and their tusks are straighter and point …

Aug 15, 2023 · WWF’s Elly Allies works to protect Asian elephants through habitat restoration, conflict reduction, and conservation partnerships.

Oct 23, 2023 · Seven aircraft surveyed over 40,000 miles of southern Africa’s Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) to estimate the number and distribution of Africa’s …

At least 20,000 elephants are killed for ivory each year. WWF works to combat the illegal ivory trade, halt poaching, and reduce demand worldwide.