Positive steps for Asian elephants facing skinning threat
The Asian elephant is the forgotten elephant.
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Pressure mounting on EU to end ivory trade
Amid growing calls for an outright ban, the European Union has come under increasing pressure to help protect African elephants by ending the trade of ivory within its borders.
Ecology
Aug 21, 2019
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African elephants demonstrate movements that vary in response to ecological change
Wild African elephants, known for their intelligence, show markedly different movements and reactions to the same risks and resources. A new study led by Colorado State University and Save the Elephants reveals the magnitude ...
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Aug 20, 2019
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Ban on sending wild elephants to zoos a step closer
The regulator of global wildlife trade will likely ban sending African elephants captured from the wild to zoos after countries supported the move Sunday, in what conservationists hailed as a "historic win".
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Aug 19, 2019
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Wildlife summit mulls trade rules to counter 'unprecedented' species declines
Conservationists warned of "unprecedented" species declines Saturday as countries met in Geneva to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory and products from other endangered animal and plants.
Ecology
Aug 18, 2019
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Global meet to mull trade rules to protect endangered species
Specialists will meet in Geneva from Saturday to try to tighten rules on trade in elephant ivory, rhino horns and other endangered animal and plant species amid growing alarm over accelerating extinctions.
Ecology
Aug 16, 2019
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Singapore to ban sale of elephant ivory from 2021
Singapore said Monday it will impose a blanket ban on the domestic sale of elephant ivory and products from 2021 as the government tightens its campaign against illegal wildlife trade.
Plants & Animals
Aug 12, 2019
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A hog in wolf's clothing
Human and wildlife conflict has increased along with expanding human populations, particularly when wildlife endanger humans or their livelihoods. Most research on human-wildlife conflict has focused on the ways tigers, wolves, ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 6, 2019
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Increasing value of ivory poses major threat to elephant populations
The global price of ivory increased tenfold since its 1989 trade ban by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), new research has found. The University of Bristol Veterinary School study, published ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 29, 2019
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Msholo the African elephant leaves San Diego for Atlanta
An African elephant that spent a decade at San Diego Zoo Safari Park has moved across the country to a new home at Zoo Atlanta.
Ecology
Jul 29, 2019
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