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The African Elephant is one of the world’s most iconic and beautiful animals.  They have been worshiped throughout history by many cultures, as they symbolize power and strength. They once numbered in the millions and roamed throughout the continent of Africa. However,  it is now estimated that there are as little as 300,000 left in the world due primarily to poaching for their ivory tusks. The rate of poaching is so high that it is unsustainable; elephants are being killed faster than they can reproduce. It is thought that at least 100 African Elephants are killed every day, and they are currently listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. They are threatened to be eliminated from our world and are predicted to be extinct as soon as 2020. It's a race against time to save the African Elephant (Lewis 2013).