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Kenyans Seize Huge Amount of Illegal Ivory

Critter News

Elephants are being screwed by Asian demand for ivory. Officials say the sales have fuelled demand for ivory in Asian countries, especially China, contributing to a sharp increase in elephant poaching. So far this year poachers in Kenya have killed 128 elephants for their ivory; last year 98 were killed.

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Miracle Babies; Pandas and Leopards

4 The Love Of Animals

It is extremely difficult for female pandas to reproduce in captivity, but the city of Chengdu in central China has become the worldwide epicenter for panda reproduction. And Kenya boasts a unique orphanage … for elephants! The giant panda is one of the world’s most iconic species, but its population numbers are critically low.

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