Science and TechAnimals and Insects

Actions

Origami Might Actually Help Save Elephants

The Wildlife Conservation Society wanted to show just how big the elephant poaching problem is.
Posted at 5:19 PM, Nov 17, 2016
and last updated 2016-11-17 17:19:00-05

These little origami elephants represent a much bigger problem. 

More than 78,000 elephants will die in the next two years from poaching and the ivory trade if action isn't taken. 

The Wildlife Conservation Society's Ninety-Six Elephants Campaign drew attention to that fact.

SEE MORE: The International Community Can't Agree On How To Save Elephants

The campaign reached its goal of breaking the Guinness World Record for largest display of origami elephants.

Share a photo of your origami elephant with Newsy on FacebookTwitterSnapchat or Instagram

You can find a how-to video here