Are elephants endangered? How vulnerable are their towards extinction?
Elephants are endangered species and at least not very vulnerable towards extinction. This is due to their growing populations as results of conservation efforts.
Someone may ask, how can a species that has a population of hundreds of thousands be endangered? Answer will be , the rate at which they were declining, qualified them to this status.
What about all these organisations dedicated to protect this species?
Just google for these organisations and you will be shocked how many there are. We have a very big number of organisations ”dedicated ” to protect elephants.
My hopes and believe is that they are doing exactly that. Doing the best they can to save this species and not profit from them. And forget the initial agenda.
Did you know that elephants are considered a keystone species in the African landscape?
You can read more about keystone species here.
Many many many years ago, elephants used to roam freely in our planet especially in Africa and Asia. There were in huge numbers. Having no predators due to their size, they lived for many years. They still do live many years but currently facing a number of threats and problems.
Adult elephants have no predators except humans. While the young elephants may be predated upon by animals suc as lions, hyenas, etc.
Elephants puts Africa in the world map and they have done a lot to our economy.
Before ivory trade was banned, elephants tusks were gold mine. Unfortunately, poaching is still active despite all the opposition towards it.
Some of the threats facing elephants
Read the full article here.
Cheche Winnie 