Who is the African forest elephant? Learn more about this giant of the rain forest

It’s time to bring African forest elephants “out of the woods” and shine a spotlight on who they are! In this episode of World Wildlife Fund’s Wildlife Café series, Alexander Nicolas and Bas Huijbregts talk about the elusive and enigmatic African forest elephant. African forest elephants are the lesser-known cousin of the African savanna elephant, who inhabit the dense rain forests of west and central Africa. They are also an entirely different species, but this recognition is a relatively recent development. Because of this, their story has often been overshadowed or muddied in the conversation about the overall state of African elephants. In this episode, discover who these forest giants are, their vital roles in their ecosystem, and why there is an urgent need to protect them in the wild.