UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson gives first Major Speech at Chatham House in London

The video highlights the critical situation of elephants, whose population has drastically decreased from 1.2 million in the 1990s to between 400,000 and 415,000 today. It emphasizes the cultural and metaphorical significance of elephants and warns of the dire consequences of their extinction. The decline is attributed to poaching, human trafficking, and resource competition due to population growth. The video calls for urgent action to prevent the loss of these magnificent creatures.

What is the significance of elephants in our lives according to the text?

How has the population of elephants changed from the 1990s to today?

What are some of the reasons mentioned for the decline in elephant numbers?

What metaphor is used to describe elephants in the text?

What does the text suggest about the future of elephants and the impact on future generations?