![]() At the same time, elephants are keystone species that play critical roles in their environments. Elephants sometimes raid crops in agricultural fields or destroy granaries or stores of food, endangering human livelihoods-and lives. When elephant populations increase near densely populated areas, humans and wildlife can come in conflict for space and resources. ![]() Large trucks then move these crates to the elephants’ new home. Instead, we capture and transport elephants in specially designed, closed metal crates that are big enough to accommodate an adult bull or a small family herd. Because adult elephants need to be moved in family groups, transport by plane is not feasible. Adult male elephants can be over 13 feet tall and weigh up to seven tons, while adult females can weigh nearly four tons. ![]() ![]() However, it is unusual for adult wild elephants to be transported by plane, simply because of their size and behavior. Rescue organizations sometimes transport young elephants by plane from their rescue location to rehabilitation facilities. ![]()
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