New campaign to tackle wildlife crime

Update 22 October 2012: Huge Seizure of Illegal Ivory in Hong Kong


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29th August 2012

In response to record poaching levels of African Elephants and rhinos, TRAFFIC and programme partner WWF have launched a joint global campaign calling on governments to combat illegal wildlife trade and reduce demand for illicit endangered species products.

Demand for ivory, rhino horn and Tiger parts from consumer markets mostly in Asia has been escalating in recent years...

Source: New campaign to tackle wildlife crime
Author: TRAFFIC

Link: Elephant Slaughter
Link: Elephants Dying in Epic Frenzy as Ivory Fuels Wars and Profits
Link: Mt Kenya to get electric fence to stop wildlife strayin
Link: Rhino horn: Vietnam's new status symbol heralds conservation nightmare
Link: The Ivory Wars


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