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We are the leading research-based conservation organization focused on Asian elephants.
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Asian elephants are endangered ecosystem engineers. Think you know elephants? Think again!
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Our WorkTrunks & Leaves is the leading science-driven nonprofit organization dedicted to the conservation of wild Asian elephants and their habitats. Our work is guided by the fundamental belief that all conservation actions must be inspired and justified by facts and evidence.
We study the elephants and the people because we recognize it is important to understand both sides of the story. |
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Help Us Study and Protect Asian ElephantsWild Asian elephants inhabit diverse ecosystems ranging from grasslands to rainforests. They are found on islands and continents. They have lived alongside people for thousands of years, but can this continue?
Support our work to protect elephants and their habitats. |
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Asian elephants are classified as Endangered under the IUCN Red List.What are the threats to Asian elephants?
Contrary to popular perception, it's not the ivory trade. It's habitat loss and conflict with humans. More on the status of Asian elephants » What is Trunks & Leaves doing to address this? We believe that people and elephants can share the land, by meeting our mutual needs for food and safety. More on our approach to Coexistence » |
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Ethical Elephant ExperiencesAsian elephants are huge draw for tourists visiting Asia each year. Some experiences allow people to see animals in the wild, while others take place in more controlled settings with captive elephants. Done responsibly, tourism brings tremendous benefits for people and wildlife. Done poorly, it can threaten the very species we love.
Wherever you travel we're asking everyone to reflect and commit to Ethical Elephant Experiences! #EthicalElephantExperiences
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"In the end we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.”
- Baba Dioum, Senegalese Environmentalist
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