The Struggle for Survival: Challenges Faced by Elephants in a Human-Dominated World. (2025/jun)

Elephants, the gentle giants of the animal kingdom, are facing an escalating crisis. These highly intelligent and emotionally rich creatures once roamed freely across the expansive terrains of Africa and Asia. Today, their numbers are shrinking, their herds scattered, and their lives constantly endangered. The driving forces behind their decline are almost entirely human-driven — ranging from habitat encroachment and illegal poaching to rising conflict and exploitation. This article explores the critical threats elephants face, the role of human activities in their endangerment, and the global initiatives underway to secure their future.