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Some Elephants in Africa Are Just a Step From Extinction
While some African elephants parade across the savanna and thrill tourists on safari, others are more discreet. They stay hidden in the forests, eating fruit. “You feel pretty lucky when you catch sight of them,” said Kathleen Gobush, a Seattle-based conservation biologist and member of the...
Interesting that this comes from the New York Times, usually filled with such blatant drivel and slanted anti-hunting.
This author at least makes the point that habitat loss and poaching are the main cause of elephant decline and that protection comes from anti-poaching patrols and dedicated habitat. There is no mention of hunting - in either a positive or negative light.
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