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 Lobéké National Park in Southeast Cameroon. Four people, including a “businessman” … [Read full article]