An elephant statue now stands in the capital, near the Mesqel Square area, in contrast to the devastating reality facing these gentle giants. Since the 1980s, Ethiopia has tragically lost 90pc of its elephant population, leaving fewer than 1,900 struggling to survive. Dedicated conservation efforts in Babile and Chebera Churchura National Parks face relentless challenges from poaching, habitat loss, and human conflict.
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