Not surprising in light of all the poaching going on, but heartbreaking nonetheless.


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Has Tanzania Broken Ranks With EAC Over Elephant Ivory Trade?
Written by Rhishja Larson
Published on November 3rd, 2009
Posted in About Animals, About Politics, In Africa

Tanzania is reportedly preparing to ask CITES to lift the trade ban on elephant ivory, much to the dismay of its EAC neighbors, conservationists, and members of the tourism industry.

In a move that would surely undermine East African conservation efforts, Tanzania has taken up the position that a sanctioned sale of elephant ivory would provide much-needed financial support to the country’s anti-poaching measures.