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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 26th, 2013
Poachers in Zimbabwe Use Cyanide to Poison Nearly 90 Elephants

Poachers in Zimbabwe Use Cyanide to Poison Nearly 90 Elephants

The killings took place in the country's Hwange National Park

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 15th, 2013
Notorious Ivory Trafficker Is Arrested for the Third Time

Notorious Ivory Trafficker Is Arrested for the Third Time

The man is responsible for the death of hundreds of elephants, authorities say

Five Elephants Killed in Indonesia's Aceh Province in Just Six Weeks' Time

Five Elephants Killed in Indonesia's Aceh Province in Just Six Weeks' Time

Two of the elephants were orphaned calves, police officials say

Elephants Could Go Extinct in Just 12 Years' Time

Elephants Could Go Extinct in Just 12 Years' Time

Conservationists say 36,000 African elephants were slaughtered in 2012 alone

PETA Lets Kids Handle Sharp Bullhook Used to Train Circus Elephants

PETA Lets Kids Handle Sharp Bullhook Used to Train Circus Elephants

The organization hopes their “show and tell” will discourage kids from going to the circus

Kristin Davis Wants to Buy an Anti-Poaching Helicopter

Kristin Davis Wants to Buy an Anti-Poaching Helicopter

The actress asks people to donate, help her protect elephants in Kenya

Maggie Q, WildAid Ask People to Quit Buying Ivory and Rhino Horn Products

Maggie Q, WildAid Ask People to Quit Buying Ivory and Rhino Horn Products

The actress warns that the demand for such products pushes rhinos, elephants to extinction

Zoo Elephants in the US Are Too Fat for Their Own Good

Zoo Elephants in the US Are Too Fat for Their Own Good

Some of these animals are downright obese, wildlife researcher warns

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 31st, 2013
Speeding Train Kills 4 Elephants in India

Speeding Train Kills 4 Elephants in India

The animals were simply crossing the railroad tracks when they got hit by the train

17 Poachers Feared to Have Entered Elephant Stronghold in Congo

17 Poachers Feared to Have Entered Elephant Stronghold in Congo

Should that be the case, the animals could soon all be massacred

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • April 26th, 2013
Poachers Go on a Killing Spree in the Central African Republic

Poachers Go on a Killing Spree in the Central African Republic

WWF and WCS ask that local authorities take immediate action against them

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 26th, 2013
1,000 Soldiers Go Looking for Heavily Armed Poachers in Africa

1,000 Soldiers Go Looking for Heavily Armed Poachers in Africa

The soldiers hope to either chase the poachers off these lands, or capture them

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • March 19th, 2013
86 Elephants Slaughtered in Chad in Just One Week's Time

86 Elephants Slaughtered in Chad in Just One Week's Time

33 of the animals were pregnant females, conservationists say

Buddhist Leaders in Thailand Pray for Poached Elephants

Buddhist Leaders in Thailand Pray for Poached Elephants

These spiritual leaders hope the ivory trade will soon be put an end to

Watch: Prince William Talks About the Need to End Poaching Activities Worldwide

Watch: Prince William Talks About the Need to End Poaching Activities Worldwide

The Duke of Cambridge is highly concerned about the illegal trade in animal body parts

Thai Minister Agrees to Ban Ivory Trade

Thai Minister Agrees to Ban Ivory Trade

Conservationists hope this ban will help safeguard the world’s elephant population

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • February 7th, 2013
Poachers “Drain” National Park of over 11,000 Elephants

Poachers “Drain” National Park of over 11,000 Elephants

The animals were all killed for their tusks, conservationists explain

 
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