Species become endangered for two main reasons: loss of habitat and loss of genetic variation. The biggest threat to Asian elephant endangered is habitat loss and fragmentation.

Asia is the most populous continent on Earth, where development and economic growth have led to encroachment into places where elephants live.

China is a major importer of ivory. Ivory sellers also do a roaring trade in Japan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore and other parts of Asia.

Right now, populations of Asian elephants are in free fall as poaching frenzies lead the killing and butchering, for their tusks, of tens of thousands of elephants every year.

The demand for ivory led to devastating declines in the number of this giant animal, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s.

It is important to know that the actual figures could be much higher, since elephants are notoriously hard to count.

Asian elephant endangered is currently listed on the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red list.

Dr Bruno Overle, IUCN Director General, says:

“Elephants play key role in ecosystems, we must urgently put an end . . .

UNLOCK THE NEWSLet's Prowess is a private company, that means it exists thanks to the funds. With Let’s Prowess news, we aspire to keep growing a sustainable environment that benefits young promising journalists across Europe and UK, editors and you, the fans.

We understand the importance of constructive journalism, which is so much needed these days, our news are written with transparency and trustworthy.

We aim to build valuable and ethical news for a better future society, for your children, for your grandchildren, for you. Therefore, your contribution is vital to us in order to keep supporting everyone behind the news, working with remarkable consistency to bring you the best experience.

We work hard all we possibly can to ensure the content is clean, organic, positive and healthy. We remain confident that we have the right measures in place.

For this reason, to keep this commitment alive and provide evidence of real progress of quality and enjoyable content, we kindly request a minimum monthly contribution of 3 pounds.

Payment is easy, fast and secure. Once you make the payment, you will be able to access to all news content with NO annoying ads.

You might think that this little tiny amount is insignificant, however, is a massive help, without your contribution we would not be able to keep giving journalists more training and reward their passion and effort with the excellent news of Let's Prowess, helping them to release all their potential to benefit your knowlege and keep you updated with today's information.

Finally, we want to take this chance to thank you by the incredible support from the fans over the last years, very much looking forward to welcoming the new fans aboard, you definitely make Let's Prowess.