Gabon Burns Huge Elephant and Rhino Ivory Stockpiles In Message to Poachers and Black Market
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Gabon Burns Huge Elephant and Rhino Ivory Stockpiles In Message to Poachers and Black Market

Libreville : Gabon | Jun 27, 2012 at 8:40 AM PDT
Source: International Business Times
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Gabon has symobolically burnt its government held stockpile of ivory in a pointed message to elephant and rhino poachers. Poaching levels have surged across Africa to supply the strong black market for ivory in Asia, with the Gabon stockpile alone weighing in at 4,825 kilos and representing some 850... FULL ARTICLE AT International Business Times
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