African elephants, the planet's largest land animals ... "A lot of the lost populations won't come back, and many low-density populations face continued pressures. We likely will lose more ...

Importantly, despite compelling genetic research concluding that two species of African elephants exist — forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) and savannah elephants (Loxodonta africana) — Africa's ...

African elephants face threats from poachers, with thousands of them illegally killed each year for their tusks. They also face habitat loss due to expanding human settlements.