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Elephant Ivory Trade in the US
In the article beginning on page 6, we discuss the unrelenting slaughter of African elephants for their ivory. In the United States, import of African elephant ivory has been prohibited—via the ...
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New York Court Upholds State Ban on Ivory, Rhino Horn Sales
NEW YORK— A federal court in New York on Friday upheld the state’s ban on sales and in-store displays of elephant and mammoth ivory and rhino horn — rejecting claims that the ban was unconstitutional.
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The Multifaceted Role of Elephant Tusks: Tools, Weapons, and Cultural Symbols
Elephant tusks are both a valuable tool and a potential liability for these gentle giants. The desire for ivory has made elephants popular targets for illegal poaching, and it can have a ...
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U.S. Tightens African Elephant Import Rules, Stops Short of Banning Trade
In 2016 the Obama administration implemented a near ban on the domestic trade in elephant ivory. Although that regulation provided some exceptions, it virtually closed the U.S. ivory market as part of ...
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In honour of World Elephant Day, we talked to WWF about the ivory trade, the risk of extinction, and the importance of education
The ivory is often carved into ornaments and jewellery, which are sold mostly in Asia. The mainland is the biggest market for such products. Sunday is World Elephant Day, so Young Post talked ...