Elephants (2016) - FAQ
Frequently asked questions about this film.
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.