After a long 22-month pregnancy the longest of any land animal a mother elephant usually gives birth standing up! In most cases, she’s surrounded by her herd especially other females who form a protective circle to keep her and the newborn safe. But not always, Sometimes, elephants have been sighted giving birth alone, away from the herd seeking a quiet, safe space to bring new life into the world. Moments later, the calf weighing around 100 kg (220 lbs) takes its first wobbly steps, and soon af

4K views · 345 reactions | An Oxford-led conservation project in West Africa is helping to protect elephants in the region. It's work creates balance between local communities and the elephant population. Learn more ⬇️ https://wild.org/mali-elephants/  | Oxford Sparks #WorldEnvironmentDay #TruePlanet | University of Oxford | Facebook

5.8K views · 369 reactions | Children are the future of conservation!  Building community awareness is a critical component of the Elephant Havens mission. Through education programs and hands-on experiences with our baby elephants, we work to instill local children with a sense of responsibility for the wildlife around them and help them understand the long-term benefits of elephant conservation! | Elephant Havens Wildlife Foundation | Facebook