Nigeria's Elephants - Conservationists Warn of Extinction As Habitat Loss, Human Conflict Threaten Remnant Population

Nigeria's Elephants - Conservationists Warn of Extinction As Habitat Loss, Human Conflict Threaten Remnant Population

For generations, elephants once moved freely through Nigeria's forests and savannahs, forming huge herds that were an unmistakable part of the country's natural landscape. But today, the sight of an elephant in the wild has become an increasingly rare experience, with conservationists estimating that only about 400 remain across the country.

Government Neglect, Forest Destruction Push Nigeria’s Elephants To Brink Of Extinction — Conservation Experts

Some conservation experts have decried Nigeria’s elephant population decline, saying the elephant population in Africa’s most populous country has been pushed to the brink of extinction by government neglect, poaching, habitat destruction, and growing human-wildlife conflicts. The warning was issued during a World Elephant Day media chat organised by Wild Africa and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF) as Nigeria joined other countries of …

How Elephant Dung is Helping Scientists Measure Poaching’s Deadly Impact on African Forest Elephants

The population of African forest elephants is experiencing a rapid decline, with approximately 1,35,000 individuals estimated to remain in the wild, as reported by the World Wildlife Fund. The most severe losses have been noted in the Central and West African forests, primarily due to large-scale poaching which has devastated these populations. This situation has raised alarm among conservationists and prompted urgent action to protect these ani…