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Their shrinking environment and the senseless killing, poaching for the harvesting of ivory.
Sometimes, Poachers kill elephants. poachers are mean people who shoot endangered animals to sell their pelt (fur), tusks, etc. Some regular people kill elephants because if they live in a desert-like place they keep water tanks and elephants drink out of it, and also drink out of animals troughs, so some animals might be dehydrated.
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Do the African elephant have any threats?
yes!
What are northern elephant seals main threats?
great whites and occasionally killer whales
Why are Asian elaphants endangered?
Habitat destruction and hunting for ivory are the main threats to the Asian elephant.
What threats does elephant face?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory, and are struggling to find new habitats due to sex
What is is the most endangered type of elephant?
The most endangered type of elephant is the Sumatran elephant, with a population estimated to be less than 2,000 individuals. They are facing threats such as habitat loss, fragmentation, and poaching. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect these elephants from extinction.
How do Elephant seals care for their young?
The elephant seals care for their young ones by finding food for them and protecting them from any possible threats. They are known to dive as deep as 1,500 meters in water.
What are threats to the African Rainforest Elephant?
mostly humans because of pollution, global warming, and and much much more .
How does an Elephant protect itself from threats?
Elephants are herd animals, and they have huge herds, and they stampede to run away from threats. When they feel threatened, first they all flap their ears in unison before stampeding. When an elephant attacks, it uses its giant feet to stomp and crush while thrusting wildly with its tusks.
How many elephants are alive?
Three species of elephant are living today:African bush elephant or African Savanna Elephant (Loxodonta africana)African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis)Asian elephant (a.k.a. the Indian elephant) (Elephas maximus)
What goes up when an elephant senses danger?
An elephant's ears go up when it senses danger to make itself appear larger, intimidating potential threats. By making itself look bigger, the elephant tries to ward off predators or perceived dangers.
How is a Asian elephant in danger of extinction?
Because of confrontations between elephants and poaching for ivory, meat and hides. Some threats for Asian elephant are: Habitat loss and fragmentation, Illegal hunting and trade, Capture of wild elephants, Genetic threat, Disease, etc.
How many elephant shrews are left in the world?
The exact population of elephant shrews is difficult to determine, as they are elusive and inhabit diverse environments across Africa. There are several species of elephant shrews, some of which are more endangered than others. Conservation efforts are ongoing, but habitat loss and poaching pose significant threats to their populations. Overall, while specific numbers are unclear, many species of elephant shrews are considered vulnerable or endangered.
