Elephants help maintain forest and savanna ecosystems for other species and are integrally tied to rich biodiversity. Elephants are important ecosystem engineers. They make pathways in dense forested …

Forest elephants are declining due to poaching and habitat loss. Learn how to help protect these gentle giants of the Congo Basin.

Asian elephants are vital to ecosystems and culture. Learn how habitat loss threatens them—and how you can help protect these gentle giants.

Explore profiles of endangered and iconic species. Learn how each animal fits into its ecosystem and what’s being done to protect them.

Mar 3, 2021 · African forest elephants are the elusive cousin of the African savanna elephant. They inhabit the dense rainforests of west and central Africa. Their preference for dense forest habitat …

Only some male Asian elephants have tusks, while both male and female African elephants grow tusks. It is also important to note that there are two distinct elephant species on the African continent—the …

Discover the Indian elephant, its challenges, and WWF’s efforts to conserve this majestic species and its habitats.

The Wild Classroom elephant toolkit teaches young learners about elephants, the threats they face, and what we can do to protect them and other wildlife.

Sri Lankan elephants The Sri Lankan subspecies is the largest and also the darkest of the Asian elephants, with patches of depigmentation—areas with no skin color—on its ears, face, trunk and belly.

Apr 2, 2025 · The state of Assam in northeast India is home to the second-largest Asian elephant population in India. The landscapes in Assam have rapidly transformed over the last two decades …