• Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 15th, 2013
WWF Points the Finger at Thailand, Says Its Ivory Trade Fuels the Poaching Crisis

WWF Points the Finger at Thailand, Says Its Ivory Trade Fuels the Poaching Crisis

The organization hopes the country will agree to ban all ivory trade

French President Hollande Refuses to Save TB-Stricken Elephants

French President Hollande Refuses to Save TB-Stricken Elephants

There is little doubt that the sick animals will soon be put to sleep

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 18th, 2012
600 Elite Soldiers Sent to Defend Cameroon from Poachers

600 Elite Soldiers Sent to Defend Cameroon from Poachers

This proves the “skyrocketing demand for ivory” threatens international security, WWF says

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 16th, 2012
Cameroon's Army Is Sent to Defend the Borders, Keep Poachers at Bay

Cameroon's Army Is Sent to Defend the Borders, Keep Poachers at Bay

The country's high official wish to avoid another “elephant massacre”

Solar Energy Powers High-Tech Researcher Camp in Africa

Solar Energy Powers High-Tech Researcher Camp in Africa

The facility is located in a remote part of South Africa

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • October 6th, 2012
One of Central Africa’s Most Notorious Poachers Is Now Under Arrest

One of Central Africa’s Most Notorious Poachers Is Now Under Arrest

The man was caught by the Cameroonian Gendarmerie on Thursday

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • September 15th, 2012
Religious Practices Can Be Linked to Elephant Poaching

Religious Practices Can Be Linked to Elephant Poaching

People wishing to buy trinkets made from ivory play their part in decimating this species

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 30th, 2012
Man Dresses Up as Elephant, Follows President Obama Around

Man Dresses Up as Elephant, Follows President Obama Around

His goal is getting the president to save circus animals

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 10th, 2012
WWF Releases Shocking Footage of Elephant Massacre in Cameroon [Video]

WWF Releases Shocking Footage of Elephant Massacre in Cameroon [Video]

After 300 animals are slaughtered in a national park, the country increases security

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • August 7th, 2012
Genetics Might Help Put an End to Elephant Poaching

Genetics Might Help Put an End to Elephant Poaching

New DNA database can tell authorities where confiscated ivory comes from

Elephants Can Vocalize Very Low-Frequency Sounds

Elephants Can Vocalize Very Low-Frequency Sounds

The call is silent, and can only be detected by other elephants

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2012
Nearly 30 Elephants Massacred in Chad

Nearly 30 Elephants Massacred in Chad

One baby elephant escaped the poachers and is now nurtured by conservationists

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 27th, 2012
Paul McCartney Pushes for the Release of Abused Young Elephant

Paul McCartney Pushes for the Release of Abused Young Elephant

The ex-Beatles writes letter to Indian Forest Minister and demands immediate action

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 25th, 2012
Meeting in Geneva Aims to Put an End to Elephant and Rhino Poaching

Meeting in Geneva Aims to Put an End to Elephant and Rhino Poaching

Conservationists and high officials struggle to regulate trade in protected wildlife

Adult Elephants Teach Youngsters How to Raid Farms

Adult Elephants Teach Youngsters How to Raid Farms

The behavior is apparently passed down through the generations

 
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