Elephant Population

Decades of poaching and shrinking habitats have devastated elephant populations across Africa, conservationists said Thursday, warning one sub-species of the majestic creatures, found in rainforests, was a step away from extinction. Forest elephants are found in the tropical forests of Central Africa and in various habitats in West Africa, and are thought to occupy currently only a quarter of their historic range. The largest remaining populations are found in Gabon and the Republic of Congo. Video: AFP