Elephants are intelligent and emotional animals that play an important role in ecosystems and communities.
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Herd leaders are chosen for their intelligence and problem-solving abilities, while many plants depend on elephants for seed germination.
The animals also help regenerate forests and savannas and support tourism, jobs and income.
However, elephants remain threatened by illegal killing, with collection, speculation and trade in high-priced ivory identified as key drivers of poaching.
Up to 100,000 elephants were killed between 2010 and 2012.
Found in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, elephants continue to face pressure, highlighting the need for stronger conservation efforts to protect these important animals.
