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Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute and Clemson University scientists have found that poaching is an emerging crisis in Myanmar for Asian elephants, but Asian elephants are being poached for their skin, not ivory. That means males, females and calves are all victims of poaching. Scientists discovered the crisis after 7 elephants they were tracking with satellite GPS collars were poached within one year. #WeSaveSpecies Learn more: http://s.si.edu/2tJPBkf Movement of Life Initiative Conserv

8.6K views · 132 reactions | Scientists studying Myanmar’s Asian #elephants have discovered a poaching crisis. Asian elephants are being poached for their skin and meat, and conservation efforts are shifting to stop this urgent threat. Watch part three of #FieldinFocus to follow the team as they respond to a poaching crime. WARNING: This video contains graphic images. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute | Facebook