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Because they are being poached/hunted for their Ivory.

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Why are African eliphants becoming extinct?

African elephants are becoming extinct because people are killing them .


Is elephant extinct animal?

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Are african elephants endangered?

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How will elephants become extinct?

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Why are north African elephants extinct?

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What is being done to stop Asian elephants becoming extinct?

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