- In conversation
The killing of elephants continues: what can be done to stop the accelerating risk of extinction?
Dr. George Wittemyer
Professor of Conservation Biology at Colorado State University, Chairman of the Scientific Board Save the Elephants, and an advisor to the Kenyan Wildlife Service
June 30, 2015
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Photo by AJ Robbie on Unsplash
- Topic: illicit trade
The continued slaughter of elephants by humans and the cross-border smuggling of their ivory are endangering the existence of this magnificent species. Without concerted action and innovative techniques to stop the massacre fuelled by the greed of individuals who trade in illegal ivory, the elephant faces extinction. There is still an opportunity, however, to protect elephants from sharing the fate of animals such as mammoths and mastodons.
- Market: EU - European Union
- Copyright of the journal: World Customs Organisation
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