Today, the greatest threat to African elephants is wildlife crime, primarily poaching for the illegal ivory trade, while the greatest threat to Asian elephants is habitat loss, which results in human-elephant conflict.

Mar 25, 2021 · African forest elephants are now critically endangered, an update from the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) reveals. Savanna elephants are also endangered. And...

Sep 10, 2024 · The forest elephant is listed as ‘critically endangered’ and the savanna elephant as ‘endangered’. The populations of both species are declining. Are elephant populations increasing or decreasing? To understand the vulnerability of elephant populations, knowing the the number of animals alive today is not enough.

Mar 25, 2021 · The African forest elephant (loxodonta cyclotis) is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species occurs in the tropical forests of Central Africa, and a range of habitats in West Africa.

1 day ago · Factors Contributing to Extinction. Several factors fuel the accelerating decline of elephant populations: Poaching for Ivory: The illegal ivory trade remains the single greatest threat to elephants. The high demand for ivory, particularly in some Asian countries, incentivizes poachers to continue slaughtering elephants despite international bans and conservation efforts.

With an estimated 415,000 elephants left on the continent, the species is regarded as vulnerable, although certain populations are being poached towards extinction. Asian elephant numbers have dropped by at least 50% over the last three generations, and they’re still in decline today.

NEW YORK, NY, Nov. 12, 2024—A groundbreaking study released today reveals the alarming state of African elephant populations over the last 50 years. Both forest and savanna elephant species have experienced widespread declines due to overexploitation and habitat loss, mirroring the global trend affecting large-bodied animals.

Mar 7, 2025 · Both African and Asian elephant populations face significant threats that continue to push them towards extinction. This article delves into the current status of elephant populations, exploring the reasons behind their endangerment and …

Mar 2, 2025 · The scale of the decline merited listing savanna elephant species as endangered and forest elephant species as critically endangered. But this was not without controversy.

5 days ago · A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover. Menu. Menu. World. SECTIONS. Mideast Wars Russia-Ukraine War Español China Asia Pacific Latin America Europe Africa.