African Elephants

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Cameroon Military Takes Action After Hundreds of Elephants Slaughtered   March 06, 2012

After hundreds of elephants are found slaughtered, efforts increase to secure a national park and its elephant population

Elephants Under Increased Threat From Illegal Ivory Trade   December 29, 2011

Elephants are under increased threat from illegal ivory trade.

CITES UPDATE   March 17, 2010

Urgent law enforcement action by governments in Central and West Africa and South-east Asia is crucial to addressing the illicit ivory trade, according to a new analysis of elephant trade data released today.

Cameroon Officials Stage Successful Bushmeat, Poaching Raid   May 08, 2009

More than a ton of illegal bushmeat – including primate and elephant meat – was seized in the Congo Basin last week and 15 wildlife poachers arrested in an unprecedented police operation.

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