Bonsai a 30 year-old-female Elephant was Saturday night (8th June,2013) shot by poachers at Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
Save the Elephants posted "We're in shock at Save the Elephants at the loss of Bonsai. She was already from a shattered family whose matriarch, Ebony, was shot by poachers two years ago. Although she was still young Bonsai had taken over leadership of her group along with her sister Rosewood. The sisters had no other option.
Bonsai leaves a three year-old (who was by her side when she was killed) and three more calves in the family. We think she was pregnant...Things have been moving in such a positive direction, but this new killing reminds us how there is to go. Please share widely - we need to keep up the momentum for change."
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