Elephant Family Photos Intended to Spread Awareness
The 96 Elephants Nonprofit seeks to prevent the killing of the majestic mammals.
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