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Recognising elephants as separate species may save forest elephants – and Africa’s forests

Recognising elephants as separate species may save forest elephants – and Africa’s forests

by Adam Cruise | Apr 15, 2021 | Commentary

By Rosie Awori Deep in the dense forests of Central and West Africa, members of a lesser-known African elephant species slowly make their way through their jungle habitat eating and quietly carrying on with their lives. Unknown to them, their identity has been a...
Africa’s 2 elephant species are both endangered, due to poaching and habitat loss

Africa’s 2 elephant species are both endangered, due to poaching and habitat loss

by Adam Cruise | Apr 7, 2021 | Commentary

By George Wittemyer – The Conversation Humans have been over-exploiting African elephants for centuries. More than 2,000 years ago, the Roman Empire’s demand for ivory led to the extinction of genetically distinct elephant populations in northern Africa....
New decisions by global conservation group bolster efforts to save Africa’s elephants

New decisions by global conservation group bolster efforts to save Africa’s elephants

by Adam Cruise | Apr 2, 2021 | Commentary

By Robin Whytock and Fiona Maisels – The Conversation wo big decisions have been made in the last few weeks in relation to African elephants that will have major implications for the survival of the giant mammals. The first is that a global...
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