Elephant related news in nigeria

Here are some recent elephant-related news in Nigeria:

  1. Elephant poaching on the rise in Nigeria: According to a report by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), elephant poaching has increased in recent years in Nigeria, with many elephants being killed for their ivory. The NCF has called for increased efforts to combat poaching and protect elephant habitats. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria, 2022)
  2. Nigeria launches anti-poaching campaign: In response to the rising threat of elephant poaching, the Nigerian government has launched a campaign to combat the illegal trade in ivory. The campaign, which is being led by the Ministry of Environment, aims to raise awareness about the importance of protecting elephants and their habitats. (Source: Premium Times, 2022)
  3. Elephants in Nigeria's Yankari Game Reserve threatened by human-wildlife conflict: The Yankari Game Reserve in Nigeria is home to a large population of elephants, but the animals are facing threats from human-wildlife conflict. According to a report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), elephants in the reserve are being killed by farmers who see them as a threat to their crops. (Source: WWF, 2022)
  4. Nigeria's elephant population declining due to habitat loss: A report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has found that Nigeria's elephant population is declining due to habitat loss and fragmentation. The report recommends that the government take steps to protect and restore elephant habitats in order to conserve the species. (Source: IUCN, 2020)
  5. Elephants in Nigeria's Cross River National Park threatened by oil exploration: The Cross River National Park in Nigeria is home to a small population of elephants, but the animals are facing threats from oil exploration in the park. According to a report by the Nigerian Conservation Foundation, the oil exploration is causing habitat destruction and disrupting the elephants' migration patterns. (Source: The Guardian Nigeria, 2020)

These are just a few examples of recent elephant-related news in Nigeria. If you're interested in learning more, I can try to find more articles or reports on the topic.