The forest elephant, smaller than its savanna counterpart, roams the dense rainforests of Central and West Africa. These majestic animals play a crucial role in shaping their habitat, dispersing seeds as they move through the forest.

Reserves such as Gabon's Lopé National Park work to protect these elephants from poaching and habitat destruction. Anti-poaching patrols, local education programs, and cross-border conservation initiatives are vital for their survival. By protecting the forest elephant, we also safeguard the biodiversity of their fragile rainforest ecosystem.