188K views · 2.3K reactions | This country just lifted its 5-year ban on elephant hunting | NowThis | Facebook

We debunked the online myths surrounding the benefits of elephant trophy hunting. Let's be clear on this -- there are NO good reasons for hunting elephants. | Center for Biological Diversity

There is likely no more of a controversial topic in Africa than elephant hunting. Some will say that it's not needed, others will say it's the lifeblood of their survival. Often voices will push from either end of the spectrum - western voices that will push for no utilization, people on the front lines of wildlife engagement asking for full utilization. Caught in the proverbial cross-hairs is the role that hunting and ecotourism can play in protecting ecosystems and elephants. Often folks that

3.8K views · 95 reactions | The hunters became the hunted. Chilling resurfaced footage shows a man shooting at a herd of elephants — and when he takes one of their own, the large mammals become not-so-gentle giants. | New York Post | Facebook

1.2M views · 10K reactions | This elephant was shot in the head — and he knew just who to ask for help. | The Dodo | Facebook

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

Kenya is burning ivory to stop elephant poaching, because the ivory trade must come to a stop. Video: RYOT | HuffPost