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Protecting a Forest Elephant Stronghold

Deep in the heart of the Republic of the Congo lies Odzala-Kokoua National Park, a crucial stronghold for forest elephants. Save the Elephants’ Dr. Chris Thouless and Dr. Lucy King recently visited African Parks in Odzala; this account of their trip provides captivating insights into the progress and challenges faced in protecting this wild and densely forested site.

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Tribute to Rory Young

Rory Young of Chengeta Wildlife was a good friend and partner of the ECF. He...

Poachers Turn Wildlife Defenders in DRC

The Elephant Crisis Fund has been supporting anti-poaching work in Lomami National Park in the...

The Hidden Elephants

The magnificent, intelligent, and highly endangered forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) made headlines in March this...

Chengeta Wildlife's co-founder and CEO, Rory Young, tragically killed in Burkina Faso

We are shocked and saddened to hear of the death of Rory Young, a dedicated...

Tiffany & Co. reaches US$10 million milestone for wildlife organizations

Alongside other wildlife organizations, the Elephant Crisis Fund is a proud recipient of funds from...

Support for a Unique Forest Elephant Population in North-West Angola

Progress in north-west Angola where our partner, Kissama Foundation, is establishing a conservation presence for...

Congo: Elephant poacher and wildlife trafficker sentenced to 30 years in prison

In an unprecedented and encouraging move, a criminal court in the Congo has sentenced an...

Eliminating the illegal wildlife trade

How do we stop the next wildlife-related pandemic? Read how grantees and partners of the...

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