Trading the lives of Damaraland elephants for votes

CNN iReport | 22 May, 2014 | Ally McCreedy

In North-West Namibia lies a rare and hauntingly beautiful stretch of land, known as the Kunene Region. Nature is bold here, sharp, clean-cut and pure; with fiery days shimmering in heat-waves and an endless expanse of glittering diamonds in the… Full Story ?

IOL News | 27 May, 2014 | Francesca Villette

Fingerprints of a man on trial for illegal possession of elephant tusks and finished ivory products were found on the items, the Khayelitsha Magistrate’s Court has heard on Monday. Cheng Jie Liang had handled more than 3 000 pieces of illegally chopped elephant… Full Story ?

Save The Elephants | 13 May, 2014 | Qiaoyi Zhuang

China’s role in the elephant poaching problem is a primary focus of Gao’s research. What is the situation of illegal ivory markets? How large is ivory consumption in China? What are the drivers of the illicit trade? Gao set out to explore these questions. China has… Full Story ?