African forest elephants are fast approaching extinction, primarily as a result of poaching, but also other factors. The species has declined by an incredible 62% in just the last decade. … [Read full article]
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Asian Demand for Ivory Leads 'Unprecedented Assault' on African Elephants
Photo © Elizabeth John / TRAFFIC A record number of at least 13 large-scale ivory seizures in 2011, along with continued elephant killings in Africa, indicate that the illegal ivory … [Read full article]
Four Ivory Smugglers Arrested with 44 Elephant Tusks in Cameroon
African elephants continue to fall victim to the Chinese demand for ivory, as 44 tusks were reportedly seized near LobΓ©kΓ© National Park in Southeast Cameroon. Four people, including a “businessman” … [Read full article]