Elephant populations across the globe are under threat from habitat degradation and poaching. As well as coping with climate change which pushes elephants’ hydration needs to the limit (they lose around two bathtubs full of water a day), they are killed for their ivory or as trophies. Thankfully there are teams of conservationists and scientists working together to protect these social and highly intelligent animals. Snares are a big problem for elephants despite being intended to catch smaller animals. The wire loops are the perfect size for snagging on the ankles of baby elephants, one of whom was fortunately rescued by the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust (SWT) last month.