Conservation philosophy and activities of the International Elephant Foundation. Issue 1 (11th July 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Conley, S.
• Is Part Of: International zoo yearbook. Volume 53:Issue 1(2019)
• Page Start: 208
• Page End: 216
• Publication Date: 2019-07-11
• Subjects: community -- conservation -- elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus -- elephants -- human–elephant conflict -- poaching; Zoos -- Periodicals; 590.73
• DOI: 10.1111/izy.12232
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0074-9664

Abstract

Abstract : Founded in 1998, the International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is dedicated to securing a future where elephants thrive. Through funding conservation projects spanning the globe, collaborating with range‐country partners, lending expertise, facilitating idea exchange and backing innovation, IEF is making a positive impact on the future prospects for the Endangered Asian elephant Elephas maximus and Vulnerable African elephant Loxodonta africana . In 2018, IEF supported 26 projects in 14 countries. Abstract : Founded in 1998, the International Elephant Foundation (IEF) is dedicated to securing a future where elephants thrive. Through funding conservation projects spanning the globe, collaborating with range‐country partners, lending expertise, facilitating idea exchange and backing innovation, IEF is making a positive impact on the future prospects for the Endangered Asian elephant Elephas maximus and Vulnerable African elephant Loxodonta africana . In 2018, IEF supported 26 projects in 14 countries. (Photo: R. Lynn Von Hagen, Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya Project)