The statistics paint a grim picture: Accelerating species losses, 10 million hectares (25 million acres) of forest destroyed every year, apocalyptic declines in the abundance of some wildlife.
In an undisturbed ecosystem, elephants move across the landscape in response to the availability of food and water and the type of habitat or competition.
To get Peter Borchert’s editorials as well as the biggest rhino stories every week from around the world sent directly to your inbox, sign up for our newsletter below.
Follow us on Facebook