In today's episode, Tabby and Holly discuss Akashinga "The Brave Ones"; Africa's first armed, all woman, all plant-based, anti-poaching unit. It is estimated that by 2024, all elephants will be extinct in the wild- in large part due to poaching. In 2013 alone, approximately 35,000 elephants were poached across Africa. Akashinga currently protects a very small portion of the continent, but the ground that they protect has experienced a tremendous decline in poaching and an uptick in wildlife populations across the board in a very short time. Tune in to today's episode to learn how Akashinga is revolutionizing conservation efforts.  **support Akashinga today with a one-time or monthly donation**@ www.iapf.org

Give PBN a shout-out @plant_based_nation and visit the pod website for a list of resources referenced in this episode. SHOP OUR AFFILIATE LINKS AND VISIT OUR VIRTUAL TIP JAR WHEN YOU VISIT OUR HOMEPAGE @ WWW.PLANTBASEDNATIONPOD.COM Switch Out @ 00:55:25 

Thank you to the show affiliates:

• Force of Nature - **CDC approved to combat COVID-19** Cruelty-free, green seal certified, no allergens, all-purpose cleaner.
• Kinder Beauty Box - Cruelty-free, vegan, cosmetic subscription service with deals starting as low as $25 a month. 
• Wild Earth - 100% vegan, cruelty-free, dog food that exceeds AAFCO dietary guidelines.