Factsheet on endangered Species.

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Factsheet on endangered species: Elephants.
Elephants are among the biggest mammals to have ever graced the face of the earth. They are currently an endangered species at the verge of extinction. Their existence has been threatened mainly by human activities and cultures, which consider their tusks a valuable item making them subject to threats such as poaching. There are numerous societies and organizations that have emerged all over the world to help in the protection of elephants. Bulls reach a length of 18 to 21 feet and weigh up to 13,200 pounds, while cows are about two feet shorter and weigh half as much (World Animal Foundation ).
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Population
There are about 400,000 – 600,000 elephants in the world today down from about 10 million early this century. There are about 400,000 African elephants and 40,000 for Asian elephants, although some organizations say these numbers are in reality, too high.
Threats
Loss of habitats and the existence of the ivory trade pose the biggest threat to the existence of elephants. The existence of the African elephant is presented by ivory trade. Another great threat to the existence of elephants the invasion of their habitat by human beings for agricultural purposes and settlement. This leads to conflicts between the humans and the elephants. Asian elephants lack the massive tusks as compared to their African counterparts and their endangered status can be attributed to loss of its habitat…