Born Free USA, seeking an accurate and complete picture of the depths of elephant poaching, commissioned C4ADS and its expert defense analysts to examine the military, national security, and localized conflict aspects of elephant poaching and the ivory trade. Our groundbreaking report reveals, in detail, the threats to elephants across Africa. Ivory’s Curse: The Militarization and Professionalization of Poaching in Africa was released today, and its findings are truly alarming. To learn more, visit our website and watch this video (WARNING: GRAPHIC FOOTAGE).