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Slow birth rate found in African forest elephants

African forest elephants have an extremely slow birth rate, putting them under greater pressure from poaching, research suggests.

BBC

Last updated on 31 August 2016

Type: 
Media Watch
Source URL: 
BBC
Country: 
Central African Republic
Region: 
Africa
Threats: 
Unsustainable hunting and trapping
Species: 
Loxodonta cyclotis