
What if we could count all of the African elephants?
Could counting help save them?
Paul, Dr. Mike Chase and a dedicated group of conservationists set out to count Africa’s elephants in an effort called the Great Elephant Census (GEC). Their goal was to learn how many remain and where, then use the information to help protect these iconic animals from the poachers who are driving them toward extinction.
“This was an extraordinary collaboration across borders, cultures and jurisdictions. We succeeded in completing a survey of massive scale, and what we learned is deeply disturbing.”
“Armed with this knowledge of dramatically declining elephant populations, we share a collective responsibility to take action and do our part to ensure the preservation of this iconic species.”
– Paul G. Allen
THE Atlas
Our elephant conservation efforts have led us to develop innovative ways to educate and inspire people to join the cause. Using the Great Elephant Census data, we’ve created an interactive atlas to visualize and personalize the African elephant decline in an enlightening and provocative way. This shows how the count was done and allows you the ability to compare populations across countries to highlight the greatest areas in need.
