Running head: ELEPHANTS

Elephants
Student’s name
SPC 1608
Brigette Robinson
Pensacola State College

Introduction: I. According to worldelephantday.org, status an estimated 100 African Elephants are killed each day by poachers seeking ivory, meat and body parts. II. My name is __________, and I would like to talk to you today about different types of elephants. III. There are two different types of elephants, African and Asian. They both have similarities and differences. IV. Today I will inform you about elephants and why they are endangered, which species is at more risk than the other, and the language used by this incredible species.
Body:
I. The years 2011 and 2012 indicate the worst record for elephant poaching in Africa; Tens of thousands of elephants were slaughtered (“National Geographic”, n.d.). a. In 2011 the highest number of illegal ivory seizures in the last 23 years was recorded. i. Ivory is the number one reason that elephants are killed. ii. Their meat and body parts are among the other top reasons elephants are hunted. b. Poaching is an illegal act.
Now that we know about elephant poaching, let’s take a look at an endangered species of elephants. II. The most endangered of the species is the Asian elephant. c. Asian elephant’s habitat ranges over 14 countries across Asia. iii. Wild Asian elephants suffer severe habitat loss in some of the most densely human populate regions on the planet. iv. Their traditional territories and migration routes have been destroyed by human development. d. This endangered species has less than 40,000 remaining worldwide.
Now that we talked about endangered species, we will discuss the unique language of elephants. III. On a lighter note, I would like to talk to you about the language elephants have developed. e. Elephants may use a variety of movements and gestures to communicate. v. To the normal human observer, a step back, a fold of the ear or a curl of the trunk may not appear to have any meaning. vi. These gestures to the elephant are signals that give off information to one elephant or the whole herd. f. Elephants are known to express a great amount of emotion.
Conclusion:
I. In conclusion, we have talked about elephant poaching, the most endangered species of elephants, and the way elephants communicate. II. Elephants are an important species. III. Now you know more about the current state of elephants.

References
Asian Elephants (n.d.). Retrieved May 13, 2014, from a-z-animals.com
Natinoal Geographics (n.d.). Retrieved May 15, 2014, from newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2013/04/24/elephants.com
World Elephant day. (n.d.). Retrieved from May 14, 2014, from
worldelephantday.org