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 …

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.

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 …

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' …

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

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

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 …

Aug 15, 2023 · Asian elephants are the largest land mammal next to their African cousins, and an important keystone species to maintaining healthy ecosystems and safeguarding other …

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 …