Elephant Family Photos Intended to Spread Awareness

June 7, 2014— -- intro: Did you know that, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), an average of 96 elephants are killed every day, for a jaw-dropping total of 35,000 per year?

quicklist: 1title:text: Once you know, you can’t un-know.media: 24026955

quicklist: 2title:text: And this is exactly why the WCS named its new wildlife conservation coalition 96 Elephants. media: 24027002

quicklist: 3title:text: From safari camps and zoos to ad agencies and hotels, companies around the world are joining the cause, and making a day-to-day effort to stop elephant killings. media: 24027050

quicklist: 4title:text: They’re working together to lobby the government, raise public awareness and fundraise for elephant conservation and research. media: 24027921

quicklist: 5title:text: Individuals are also encouraged to join.media: 24027323

quicklist: 6title:text: The Wildlife Conservation Society wants you to share these beautiful, heartwarming images showing the lives of elephant families.media: 24027510

quicklist: 7title:text: The photos were taken in two Kenya facilities: the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust orphanage...media: 24027739

quicklist: 8title:text: … and the Mpala Research Centre. media: 24028031

quicklist: 9title:text: If you want to help, you can start by signing the the anti-ivory pledge at 96elephants.org.media: 24027968