Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and Clemson University scientists have found that poaching is an emerging crisis in Myanmar for Asian elephants, but Asian elephants are being poached for their skin, not ivory. That means males, females and calves are all victims of poaching. Scientists discovered the crisis after 7 elephants they were tracking with satellite GPS collars were poached within one year. #WeSaveSpecies Learn more: http://s.si.edu/2tJPBkf Movement of Life Initiative Conserv

13K views · 283 reactions | Elephant populations face a devastating poaching epidemic. Conservationists are struggling to protect them. A heartbreaking scene reveals the brutal reality: a young elephant shot, suffering, and unable to walk. Ivan Carter joins the fight, searching for the poachers responsible. Can they stop the slaughter? #ElephantPoaching #WildlifeConservation #Africa #SaveElephants #AntiPoaching #Conservation From: Carter's War S2 Ep4 | Real Wild | Facebook