Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and Clemson University scientists have found that poaching is an emerging crisis in Myanmar for Asian elephants, but Asian elephants are being poached for their skin, not ivory. That means males, females and calves are all victims of poaching. Scientists discovered the crisis after 7 elephants they were tracking with satellite GPS collars were poached within one year. #WeSaveSpecies Learn more: http://s.si.edu/2tJPBkf Movement of Life Initiative Conserv

10K views · 11 reactions | Years of poaching and habitat destruction have left African Elephant populations vulnerable to extinction. But the all-female team of rangers known as Akashinga work tirelessly to defend these majestic creatures. IAPF - International Anti Poaching Foundation - www.iapf.org | National Geographic Documentary Films | Facebook