This Rare Elephant Sighting Had An Unexpected Twist

Poaching Problems

African Bush Elephant hunting has been illegal for a very long time, since 1989 in fact. Despite this law against poaching, the elephant population has dropped by 62% in the last decade, putting the lives of these animals at risk. Over 100 elephants are killed every single day by poachers after their ivory. It makes sense that they wouldn't be so friendly...

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