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Keep Up and Follow Me The statistics are staggering; 36,000 African elephants are brutally slain by poachers every year. That’s 96 a day. One elephant killed every 15 minutes. If the killing continues at this rate, there will be no elephants left in the wild in 2025. This is the deciding decade- a critical time in the life of this majestic, ecologically important animal. The Elephant is what is known as a keystone species. Their activity influences the landscape, the plants and the other animals around them. When they knock down a tree, other animals gain access to the leaves for food and a new place to build a nest and breed. There is no better propagator of plant life. Their droppings deliver seeds to new locations, conveniently encased in fertilizer. Their impressive footprints catch rain water creating small pools for other animals to drink from. Virtually every move they make creates ripples through the eco system. The landscape of the African Bush will be forever changed without their majestic presence. There are many organizations working to ensure the survival of elephants. Let’s throw our support behind them to ensure the survival of this magnificent species. Two Girls and an Elephant donates to Elephants Alive in South Africa.