Because of the price incentives that the market creates for the African ivory trade supply chain, elephant tusks move from the bush to the coast and beyond.
New US ivory regulations have had unintended consequences. During November 2013, the US government “pulverized” nearly 6 tons of elephant ivory from Asia and Africa. Intending to send a message to elephant poachers, the Fish and Wildlife Service destroyed ivory that…
Last week, the US government “pulverized” nearly 6 tons of elephant ivory from Asia and Africa. Intending to send a message to elephant poachers, the Fish and Wildlife Service destroyed ivory that was seized through law enforcement. Asked why, the…
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