Elephants
Synopsis
By the middle of the century, the global human population is projected to increase by 3 billion, intensifying pressures on ecosystems and wildlife.
Synopsis
An elephant lies dead in Amboseli National Park in Kenya. Park wardens remove its tusks to prevent illegal ivory trafficking, which accounted for 80% of the global tusk trade before a 1989 ban. The documentary covers the conflict between growing human populations and wildlife. As cattle-rearing communities expand their farms, elephants, once respected, now face hostility for consuming crops and pasture. The film discusses how human expansion threatens biodiversity and the delicate balance of ecosystems across the planet.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- See the conflict between Maasai farmers and elephants in Kenya.
- Find out how the ivory trade impacted elephant populations.
- Meet the park wardens working to protect elephants from poaching.
Did You Know
- There are over 6,000 million people on Earth today.
- By the middle of the century, the population is expected to reach 9 billion.
- The illegal ivory trade accounted for 80% of all tusks sold before 1989.
- The Maasai people are beginning to cultivate lands, altering their relationship with elephants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percentage of tusks sold in the world was accounted for by the illegal ivory trade before it was banned?
Before it was banned in 1989, the illegal ivory trade accounted for 80% of all the tusks sold in the world.
How many people are projected to be on Earth by the middle of the century?
By the middle of the century, it is calculated that there will be 3,000 million more people, bringing the total to over 9 billion.
What has caused elephants to become a threat to farms and human populations?
Elephants have become a threat to farms and human populations because their enormous food requirements lead them to eat the pasture of cattle and destroy crop fields.
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