For Elephants

We're an organization dedicated to the survival of the world’s African elephants through research, conservation, and education.
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We come together when it matters the most! Help us continue our research for improving reproductive elephant rates in zoos across the U.S. by joining the “Herd of Heroes.”

Find a donation plan and join here: https://t.co/AE1ctBSYe1

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For Elephants and @elephantsalive have collaborated for several years to help conserve Africa's magnificent elephants. It takes teamwork to save species!

Want an easy way to help? We have an Elephant Rescue Fund available right now at https://t.co/8cCfCDLOAG

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While in South Africa, we were able to process three years worth of elephant fecal samples for hormone data! Want to help or get first dibs on the next expedition? Join our Herd of Heroes at https://t.co/eH5xpOFYnS!
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Meet our herd member, Lindy! She has been involved with For Elephants since 2019 and is now helping grow our online community of elephant enthusiasts. Want to join the herd? Sign-up for our email subscription at https://t.co/eH5xpOFYnS!
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💩 While it may seem gross, collecting fecal samples is the first step in our hormone analyses! These samples undergo complex chemical reactions that allow our team to determine the hormone concentrations of the animal.
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Wishing the happiest of birthdays to our lab tech, Jen! 🎉
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Welcome the newest member of our herd, Becca! She is a PhD student with our joint program through the University of Nebraska Lincoln and we’re so excited to have her!
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Fun fact! Did you know elephants have the biggest brain of any land animal? They have three times as many neurons as humans.

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African elephants are currently classified as critically endangered. Find out how we study these elephants and how they are counted!

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How much do elephants eat and what does their diet consist of? Read today’s blog to find out!

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The Endangered Species Act is gaining traction in Washington!

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For Elephants is a Nebraska-based nonprofit that’s dedicated to elephant research, conservation and education.

Make a difference by donating today: https://t.co/CGuO4hP5y3

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Fun fact! Did you know elephants are vegetarians? Their diet consists of roots, grasses, fruits and bark.

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Elephants need to stay hydrated too! Find out if they really drink through their trunk.

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Find out how plastic is affecting elephants’ diets!

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Have you joined our newsletter? Subscribe today to get more info on For Elephants and be eligible for special incentives!

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Fun fact! Did you know elephants have self-awareness and can recognize themselves in the mirror?

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Ever heard the saying an elephant never forgets? Here are seven other animals with a good memory!

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Find out how elephants mourn by reading today’s blog!

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Elephant ivory sales are officially banned in the UK.

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Save the world’s elephants by donating a monthly contribution! Joining ‘Herd of Heroes’ helps us continue to research and educate about elephant conservation.

Join today: https://t.co/CGuO4hP5y3

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