The African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest living land animal. They are highly intelligent with brains similar in structure and complexity to humans. Their population has long been at risk due to poaching for the ivory in their tusks. They are now also in danger due to the effects of climate change on their habitat.
For more about the African Elephant go to:
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/african-elephant/
http://www.defenders.org/elephant/basic-facts
To help Elephants in Africa go to:
http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org
For WWF’s Hands Off My Parts page go to: