Elephant poaching costs Africa's tourism industry $25 million per year. The average rate of return on elephant conservation in east, west, and south Africa compares favorably with rates of return on investments in areas like education, food security and electricity.

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Elephant poaching costs Africa's tourism industry $25 million per year. The average rate of return on elephant conservation in east, west, and south Africa compares favorably with rates of return on investments in areas like education, food security and electricity.