Are elephants endangered?

Answer by  guilmo (118)

The 2 are endangered. Habitat loss, it causes the death of 150 of them in Sri Lanka. National parks are a problem because the reserve fences cut the animals in their diet or their winter breeding area in summer. The hunt for the ivory, their population grew from several million in 1970 to hundreds of thousands 30 years later.

Answer by  case (1261)

Both species of elephants are considered to be threatened. The elephants are threatened because of human poaching and hunting. Scientist monitor elephant populations to ensure they do not become extinct.

Answer by  Mariana39 (440)

Both species of elephant (African and Asian) are considered endangered - which means the trade involving animals or products, such as ivory, is banned. In certain regions in Africa it's still possible to hunt elephants legally – after obtaining the permit – in order to keep growing populations under control. It's estimated that less than 50,000 Asian elephants exist today.