ElephantVoices priorities for 2018 are:

• Continue elephant monitoring and conservation work as leaders of the Gorongosa Elephant Project, Mozambique.
• Complete the video expansion of our unique online databases to document the full repertoire of African elephant behavior.
• Engage in collaborative research on elephant communication and culture.
• Continue our long-term fight against the ivory trade, the trophy hunting of elephants, and the capture of elephants for captivity.
• Provide science-based advice, statements and affidavits on elephant conservation issues and welfare cases.
• Initiate and support collaborative efforts to improve the conservation of wild elephants and the welfare of those in captivity.
• Engage with the media to contribute toward a better understanding of conservation issues and interests and needs of elephants.
• Educate and advocate through ElephantVoices.org, our social media accounts and collaboration with other educators.
• Continue our support of and work with Elephant Sanctuary Brazil and Global Sanctuary for Elephants, as Co-Founders and Partners.