Elephants are one of the most studied—and most misunderstood—species in modern conservation. This resource page exists to bring clarity through data, presenting science-based statistics, population trends, and real-world outcomes tied to elephant conservation across Africa and Asia.
Within this hub, you’ll find verified data on elephant populations, regional distribution, habitat pressures, and the measurable impact of conservation strategies on the ground. This includes an honest look at the role of regulated hunting and sustainable use programs—tools that, when properly managed, generate critical funding for anti-poaching efforts, habitat protection, and local communities who live alongside wildlife.
Too often, the conversation around elephants is driven by emotion rather than evidence. The reality is that elephants thrive where they are valued. In many regions, that value is directly tied to sustainable use models that incentivize conservation, protect large tracts of habitat, and create economic reasons to keep wildlife on the landscape.
This page is built to support informed, fact-based dialogue—grounded in biology, economics, and proven conservation outcomes. Because when we follow the data, a clear truth emerges: effective elephant conservation is not achieved through ideology, but through responsible management, local stewardship, and systems that ensure wildlife pays its way.
By the Numbers
$1340260
Raised to support ongoing efforts of groundbreaking projects.
18 Projects
Across 9 countries and 3 continents – all focused on our mission of telling the truth of hunting.
68 Contributors
Giving donations from $3 – $250,000 dollars help us to continue funding these projects.
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Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique
SCIENCE: Capturing research, monitoring science based efforts around their operations. Could be wildlife, climate, human, or community focused. Doesn’t have to be paid for by hunting, but is available from hunting.
WILDLIFE: Capturing wildlife benefits from hunting – wildlife population counts, habitat acres conserved / protected, habitat acres restored and managed. Any wildlife conservation project involvement? Breeding programs, relocation programs, etc.
TRANSPARENCY: Capturing the transparency of the organization. What are the community financial benefits from the organization? What are the things the operation gives back? Community transparency, engagement transparency.
PEOPLE: Capturing the people benefits of the operation. How many people are employed? At what levels? Certifications of employees? Indirect people benefits to families, communities, etc.
COMMUNITY: Capturing community benefits from hunting – meat distribution, people care, medical, schooling / education programs, incentive based programs; indirect implications of programs.
Documentaries
These stories uncover the reality of elephant conservation—where science, community, and sustainable use come together to protect one of the world’s most iconic species.
Short Truths
In this insightful documentary, we tackle a pressing question that often arises in discussions about wildlife conservation: Are African elephants truly thriving in their natural habitats, or are they facing a perilous decline? This inquiry extends beyond the simplistic label of ‘endangered’ and seeks to unravel the complexities surrounding the current status of elephant populations across the African continent.
Podcasts
Field Stories
Infographics
