Forest Elephant Stories
Two years after China bans elephant ivory trade, demand for elephant ivory is down
Two years ago this month, China took the monumental step of banning elephant ivory trade within the country. Dec. 31, 2017 was the last day it was legal to buy or sell ivory there.
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WWF’s Ming Yao on why China’s elephant ivory trade ban matters
September 28, 2018WWF spoke with Ming Yao, a member of WWF’s wildlife conservation team who has worked closely with elephant ivory demand reduction projects, to learn more about her point of view on China’s ivory ban and how it has influenced consumer behavior in her country.
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Most Chinese consumers support an upcoming ban on elephant ivory in China—if they know about it
By the end of December, it will be illegal to sell or buy elephant ivory in China. But will the new and critical ban succeed in a country that’s home to the largest legal ivory market in the world?
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Living among the trees: Five animals that depend on forests
January 23, 2017Forests are very important to us, and to many different species. WWF is working to address the threats to forests, and protect the species that call them home. Check out some of the animals who hang out in forests.
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Beyond Monkoto Road
June 13, 2016Thirty years later, WWF's Kate Newman returns to find signs of elephants, bonobos and more in Salonga National Park
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New hope for Africa's largest forest park
May 30, 2016As the second largest tropical forest park in the world, Salonga is a global treasure. It is home for bonobos and one of the last remaining habitats for the forest elephant. Now, a newly signed agreement brings together the Congolese Institute for Nature Conservation (ICCN) and WWF to co-manage the protected area.
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Why we care about elephants on World Wildlife Day—and every day
March 03, 2016Elephants number among the smartest and most empathetic creatures on the planet. This World Wildlife Day, we’re celebrating these magnificent animals—and emphasizing their need for our help.
