African forest elephant

With more than 60% of these beautiful creatures poached in the last decade alone, the forest elephant is slowly losing in a fight against extinction. Where they once thrived throughout various parts of Africa, they are now found only in the forests of Central and Southern equatorial Africa.

Learn about African forest elephants, as well as the threats this species faces, what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.

Elusive and shy, each encounter with the African Forest Elephant is a gift bestowed upon you by the forest. The experience will leave you changed. But, like all elephants in Africa, they are under threat. This species is difficult to protect due to their dense habitat, elusive nature and the lowest reproductive rate out of all 3 elephant species. Visiting areas that protect these animals contributes towards their conservation. #originsafaris #africa #travel #DemocraticRepublicoftheCongo…

CLOSE ENCOUNTER WITH GIANT TUSKER ELEPHANT – Lerai Forest in the world famous Ngorongoro Crater is home to some of the largest bull tusker elephants in Africa. The elephants in the Crater are unique in that they are predominantly old bulls flaunting giant ivory tusks. They survived the pre-ivory ban days in the 1980s when many large tuskers outside the relative safety of the Crater were poached. #tanzaniaunforgettable #serengeti #africansafari #wildlifeonearth

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African forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) are an entirely different species from savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) and therefore have several differences. Until recently, the forest elephant was considered a subspecies of the African savanna elephant; however, scientists have found signific

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The African Forest Elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) has only been considered to be a separate species for just over a year. Initially thought to be a sub-species of Loxodonta africana, the African Bush Elephant, several features distinguish the two. Straighter, harder ivory; a longer mandible; rounder ears; a longer tail; and an additional toenail on each foot (5 on the front and 4 on the back) are some of the readily visible differences. Oddly enough, the genetic difference became apparent as…

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African elephants at a preserve in Malawi were decimated by poachers.