What’s the difference between Asian and African elephants?
Discover fascinating facts about elephants and learn how WWF works globally to protect these vital ecosystem engineers in Africa and Asia.
Asian Elephant | WWF | World Wildlife Fund
Asian elephants face habitat loss and conflict. Discover WWF’s initiatives to protect these majestic giants and their habitats.
African savanna elephants - World Wildlife Fund
African savanna elephants are the largest species of elephant and the biggest terrestrial animal on Earth. They are easily distinguished by their very large ears—which allow them to radiate excess …
Tackling critical threats facing Asian elephants - World Wildlife Fund
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, Laos, …
Sri Lankan Elephant | World Wildlife Fund
Elephants hold symbolic, cultural and economic importance in Sri Lanka. They attract tourists who visit national parks to observe elephants in the wild. They support logging operations by dragging felled …
Ending the Elephant Ivory Trade | WWF | World Wildlife Fund
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.
In good news for elephants, Africa’s largest savanna elephant ...
Oct 23, 2023 · We now have a relatively precise estimate of the current number of live elephants, elephant carcasses, and other large wild and domestic herbivores in the region.
Why African forest elephants are climate heroes - World Wildlife Fund
Learn how African forest elephants play a crucial role in maintaining healthy rainforests and fighting climate change in central Africa.
GPS collars show elephant movements | World Wildlife Fund
Apr 2, 2025 · By tracking the movements of these five collared elephants and their herds, we’re gaining valuable insights into how elephants navigate this fragmented landscape and how human …
Asian elephants are highly dependent on fresh water. This map shows the overlap between the range of the Asian elephant and areas of high annual precipitation for the years 1961–1990.