There are two kinds of elephants, African and Asian. Our elephants are Asian. They are an endangered species. This means that they, along with many other creatures on earth, are dying or being killed at a faster rate than they can reproduce. If drastic measures aren’t taken to protect them, they are in danger of becoming extinct. As human population increases in Asia and Africa, there becomes less and less room for elephants and other wildlife. The animals are forced into smaller areas of their land. This land is quickly stripped of vegetation to satisfy enormous appetites. Elephants resort to raiding farmers’ fields. In these instances, they are often wounded or killed. Given the situation, it becomes evident that the key to the elephant’s survival is to nurture and breed them under human care. Asian elephant importation has been severely restricted in the United States. Our government heavily regulates the acquisition and ownership of elephants here, where they are protected. This leaves them in a land that was once theirs, but is rapidly becoming as endangered as the animals themselves.

We at Have Trunk Will Travel strongly believe that elephants under human care will be the key to the survival of their species. Through the sharing of ideas and information, we are helping to establish the high standard of care and humane treatment that elephants deserve. Our breeding program and participation in the Species Survival Plan will help to ensure that our grandchildren will have the chance to see and appreciate these amazing animals.

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