Namibia: Are Tougher Rules Needed to Save the Elephant?

24 September 2016

It's been nearly 30 years since a worldwide ban was imposed on the sale of elephant ivory in an effort to protect the vulnerable animal from poachers.

But now, Namibia and Zimbabwe want it lifted so they can sell their vast stockpiles of ivory tusks.

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