Officials in the Kenyan port city of Mombasa have impounded more than 600 pieces of ivory, weighing two tonnes, officials told AFP Tuesday. “They were labelled as decorating stones and were headed to Indonesia from…
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South Africa rhino poaching toll jumps to 633
At least 633 rhinos have been killed in South Africa this year, a record toll as demand for their horns continues to surge on the black market in Asia, the government said Wednesday. More than…
Yes, Poaching Still Exists
July 19, 2011 – Wednesday July 20th 2011 marks the first ever African Elephant Law Enforcement Day, which fosters cooperation to combat elephant poaching and ivory trafficking in Africa. Spearheaded by the Lusaka Agreement Task…