Statistical models and ranger insights help identify patterns in elephant poaching
Tuesday, May 26, 2020 - 08:51
in Biology & Nature
The illegal wildlife trade is one of the highest value illicit trade sectors globally, threatening both human well-being and biodiversity. A prominent example is ivory poaching, leading to an estimated 30% decline in African elephant populations between 2007 and 2014 and costing African states an estimated US$25 million annually in lost tourism revenues.