Elephants are among the best loved animals on this planet but even when they are everyone’s favourite, they are still at risk of extinction.
There are many things that threaten these gentle giants like environmental damage and big game hunting, but the biggest threat is the growing trade in ivory. Adult African elephants are poached for their tusks, which are then sold on the black market to make ornaments, jewellery and fountain pens. This practice decimates herds, leaves babies orphaned and makes protecting these animals risky for those on the front line.
That is why this Save The Elephant Day, on Monday 16th April, we are encouraging all of our NetBet customers to do their part to help secure the future for all pachyderms. Head on over to the Save The Elephants website to get ideas on how to get involved on this special day. There’s so much more to do other than give money, as the site is a great resource to educate about these animals in crisis.
We also have a few documentaries to recommend, where you can learn a little more about the world of elephants. There is An Apology to Elephants, an in depth look at the trauma faced by Indian elephants in the entertainment industry narrated by actress and long-term elephant activist, Lily Tomlin. If you want to know more about how the ivory trade impacts elephant numbers, watch the Leonardo DiCaprio produced hit documentary, The Ivory Game. The film follows the trade routes from poaching on the Tanzanian savannah to China and the corrupt dealers.
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If you find yourself enjoying this entertaining slot on Save The Elephant Day, pause a moment and check out what you can do to help preserve the lives of these majestic animals. Estimates predict that if poaching and habitat destruction continue at current rates, the elephant could disappear in as little as 10 years.
