The plight of elephants has never been as dire as it is today, with elephants under siege by humans and threatened by extinction. Illegal ivory poaching, trophy hunting, habitat degradation, and capture for public display are fragmenting what remains elephant populations.

We have a proven commitment to ending elephant captivity and cruelty.

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In Defense of Animals is influencing zoos and circuses to retire captive elephants to accredited sanctuaries and working to keep elephants in the wild to protect their habitats. You can help us by visiting our Elephant Action Center and taking a stand for elephants everywhere.