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Study: As climate crisis escalates, so too could human-elephant clashes
When humans and elephants come into contact, the results can be deadly — and if climate change and habitat loss continue, a new study finds, things could get even worse.
February 2, 2024
News spotlight: To boost biodiversity and climate resilience, bring back the mammals
In case you missed it: Large mammals are critical to keeping ecosystems in balance.
August 10, 2022
Notes from the field: Protection protocol and revitalizing grasslands
Here are two recent conservation success stories you should know about.
August 5, 2020
Ivory investigator killed in Kenya
An ivory investigator was found dead in his home in Kenya on Sunday.
February 5, 2018
Nature meets culture: An elephant film, a ‘climate-friendly’ cookbook and more
In an occasional series, we review shows, podcasts and more that bring nature to life for you.
December 3, 2019
New study paints grim picture for Africa’s forest elephants
Poaching has killed off 60 percent of Africa’s forest-dwelling elephants since 2002 alone.
August 31, 2016
‘My Africa’ field notes: Good fences can make uneasy neighbors
Conservation International works to conserve wildlife while delivering justice to communities in South Africa.
March 23, 2018
The price of a dead elephant
In this new piece for Medium, Conservation International CEO M. Sanjayan explains why elephants are worth more alive.
November 21, 2017
‘My Africa’ field notes: Portraits of hope for Africa’s elephants
Here are some of our favorite photos taken at the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, with stories about the elephants and the caregivers who look after them.
April 4, 2018
‘My Africa’ field notes: Capturing baby elephants in virtual reality
Human Nature offers a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and inspirations of filming “My Africa.”
April 26, 2018
New capital of the U.S. ivory trade: Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. appears to be the new hub of the country’s ivory trade, according to a report released Wednesday.
July 28, 2017
Our critical allies for elephants
Elephants illustrate a core truth about conservation work: It must be done alongside local communities.
August 12, 2017
3 reasons elephants make the best mothers
On this Mother’s Day, here are three reasons why elephants make some of the best mothers.
May 10, 2018
U.S. lifts ban on some elephant trophy imports
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the remains of legally hunted elephants in two African countries can be imported into the United States.
November 16, 2017
Your summer reading list: nature edition
Four books about the environment that you should add to your reading list.
May 16, 2019
Worldwide launch: Experience ‘My Africa’ in virtual reality
Conservation International released its “My Africa” virtual reality project to the world in seven languages.
April 30, 2018
To save elephants, it takes a village
Kenya’s Reteti Elephant Sanctuary — the first community-owned elephant sanctuary in East Africa — provides a place for injured elephants to heal and a home for elephants orphaned by poaching.
November 1, 2017
In Kenya’s storied hills, traditional ways confront a modern problem: climate change
Neutralize your carbon footprint through a new REDD+ project in the Chyulu Hills of Kenya.
July 26, 2017
4 things you didn’t know elephants do for you
On top of being amazing creatures, elephants actually make life better for all of us, sometimes in surprising ways.
March 28, 2018