How does IEF support elephant research?
IEF funds scientific studies on elephant behavior, ecology, disease, genetics, [...]
How does IEF support local communities?
Donating to IEF supports community-led conservation. IEF believes that for [...]
How does IEF protect elephants from poaching?
IEF funds ranger patrols, K9 units, surveillance programs, and community [...]
How many elephants does IEF help protect each year?
IEF supported programs protect tens of thousands of elephants annually, [...]
What types of elephant conservation projects does IEF support?
IEF supports anti poaching, habitat protection, human–elephant conflict mitigation, disease [...]
What are the biggest threats to African and Asian elephants?
The primary threats to elephants fall into four major categories: [...]
How do elephants help maintain biodiversity?
Elephants create habitats for other species by dispersing seeds and [...]
How do elephants influence water systems?
Elephants dig water holes, open access to springs, and create [...]
Are elephants “Ecosystem Engineers”?
Yes. Ecosystem Engineers create, modify and maintain habitats. Elephants push [...]
Why are elephants important to the ecosystem?
Elephants are a "keystone species." Keystone species are organisms that [...]
