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.

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

1. What's the difference between Asian and African elephants? There are more than 10 physical characteristics that differentiate Asian and African elephants. For example, Asian elephants' ears are …

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

Mar 3, 2021 · African forest elephants are smaller than African savanna elephants, the other African elephant species. Their ears are more oval-shaped and their tusks are straighter and point …

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

African savanna elephants are the largest species of elephant and the biggest terrestrial animal on Earth. They are easily distinguished by their very large ears—which allow them to radiate excess …

Elephants’ important role in maintaining biodiversity and healthy ecosystems has earned them various names including ecosystem engineers, seed dispersers, and forest gardeners. However, African …

What's the biological role of ivory for elephants? Here's why protecting these majestic tusks is essential for their survival.