Elephant poaching for ivory has left many young elephants without mothers. Poaching causes a high level of disruption because the species is so intensely social. An orphaned elephant needs the support of a group if it is to survive.
Link: BBC
in Animal News on November 26, 2014
Elephant poaching for ivory has left many young elephants without mothers. Poaching causes a high level of disruption because the species is so intensely social. An orphaned elephant needs the support of a group if it is to survive.
Link: BBC