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Elephants are mammals and the largest existing land animals. Elephants; the icons of their lands and the grace of their ecosystem are in trouble. According to an estimate almost 100 African elephants are being killed every day by poachers to get their ivory. We lose Up to 50,000 elephants each year, because of habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and most for their ivory.
The ivory is often carved into ornaments and jewelry and in other things like piano keys. This brutal and wasteful practice to get ivory has threatened elephant populations badly.
Ivory trade
Elephants trafficking to get their tusks was banned in 1989 by (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) after years of unprecedented ivory poaching for tusks whether it is banned on international trade for ivory but elephants are still being poached in large numbers.
The desire for ivory products in the markets of Asia has made the illegal trade of ivory very profitable. Between 2010 and 2014, the price of ivory in China increased three times, increasing the illegal poaching at a very alarming rate. For the survival of elephants, the demand for ivory must be stopped. According to an estimate, one elephant is being killed after every fifteen minutes. They are being killed at higher rates than they are born.
Dr. Iain Souglas-Hamilton, founder and CEO of save the Elephants, says;
“We cannot manufacture elephants, once they’re gone, they cannot be replaced.”
Elephant killed in poaching
Elephants are incredibly intelligent animals. They also have a great capacity for emotions and empathy. Let’s ensure that they are here for many years to come so that our future generations can also enjoy them and learn from them. It is called wild to protect these majestic animals in it.
It is our social responsibility to save this wonderful creature by not buying the ivory, by spreading awareness about this and most of all by cooperating with organizations that are working day and night to save such a majestic species.
Elephant trafficking is increasing if we don’t raise awareness these magnificent species are going to be lost forever. Just imagine this world without such majestic creatures. Some people think why do you raise your voice and do so much struggle for this and that. One thing we need to stick in our brain is they are not this or that. They are we! Whether you are four or ninety-four, this time every person will have to unite to save these amazing creatures.
It is our corporate social responsibility to raise awareness about animal rights through different social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, online TV, etc. Awareness about abuse of animals should also be raised through streaming platforms to create awareness among people. World leaders, musicians, comedians, actors, actresses, directors, producers, journalists, social media influencers, in short every single person should raise their voice about animal abuse. Let’s come forward and be part of this because animals’ lives matter!
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