The Majestic Elephant

Wildlife has always fascinated me, already at a very young age. I remember feeling horrified, when I first heard, that some animals were slaughtered just for their skins or tusks. What kind of person could do such  Wildlife has always fascinated me, already at a very young age.   I remember feeling horrified, when I first heard, that some animals were slaughtered just for their skins or tusks. What kind of person could do such a heinous act?

     At 7 yrs. old, my mind could not imagine such cruelty.  Since the exploration of new continents and colonialism, this harm took a higher proportion, threatening many wild animal's species, such as the elephants. This majestic beast is the king of the forest and is near extinction because of greed. 

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Basic Facts About Elephants: 

Habitat loss is one of the key threats facing elephants. Many climate change projections indicate that key portions of elephants’ habitat will become significantly hotter and drier, resulting in poorer foraging conditions and threatening calf survival. Increasing conflict with human populations taking over more and more elephant habitat and poaching for ivory are additional threats that are placing the elephant’s future at risk.
source: <http://www.defenders.org/elephant/basic-facts>
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Article:  Help Save Elephants from Ivory Poachers and Habitat Loss!

http://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/press_releases/?207519/Poachers-kill-over-11000-elephants-in-GabonArticle