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04/22/2026

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Engaging elephant conservation lesson plans for elementary students. Interactive activities and resources for wildlife protection.

01/31/2026

23.1.2026 20:00 by CITE Have your say: Jump to comments Chinese ivory syndicates worsen Zimbabwe’s illicit financial flows The 18-year prison sentence handed to Chinese national Cong Yangzhong in late 2025 cast fresh light and exposed the scale of illicit financial flows fueling wildlife crime in ...

12/06/2025

More work ahead to change direction from the outcomes of .

A Mixed Outcome from the Conference of the Parties CITES (CoP20) currently being held in Uzbekistan.

While we were relieved to report that Proposal 13—which sought approval for a commercial sale of Namibian raw ivory stockpiles—was REJECTED by a significant majority, we are disappointed and alarmed by the adoption of Proposal 14.

Proposal 14 is a Dangerous Step Back for African Elephants.
Despite overwhelming opposition from conservation groups, Proposal 14 was adopted. This proposal, put forward by Botswana, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Namibia, and Zimbabwe, introduces detrimental amendments to the Appendix II annotations for African elephant populations in countries like Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe, specifically to harmonize conditions for trade in these populations.

This outcome is alarming and validates the serious concerns detailed in our letter to the CITES Management Authority, specifically for the following reasons:

* Undermines the Ivory Ban: The proposal seeks to reduce trade restrictions and facilitate commercial trade in certain elephant parts and products, such as elephant leather, and live individuals. This creates loopholes that directly undermine the global ban on ivory and other products, providing cover for illegal trafficking and risking the reversal of decades of progress.

* Fuels Illegal Poaching: As we detailed in our letter to the CITES Management Authority, any decision that opens the door to potential commercial activity sends the wrong signal to poaching syndicates. Legal sales have historically been shown to stimulate market demand and provide opportunities for laundering illegal ivory and other parts.

* Risks Incentivizing Harm: By monetizing elephant products like leather and easing the restrictions on live animal trade, this decision risks incentivizing dangerous population control measures, including lethal culling, and could facilitate the export of live wild elephants to facilities with poor welfare standards.

* Ignores Extinction Pressures: This action prioritizes short-term political maneuvering over the long-term survival of this vital keystone species. The global population remains critically low at only 415,000 elephants, with poaching continuing to claim an estimated 20,000 elephants annually. This is not the time to introduce loopholes or ambiguity into the legal framework.

The serious concerns raised by conservation organizations—including those specifically noting the enforceability of any eventual trade and the risks of illegal activity—were overlooked in this decision.

11/09/2025

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10/16/2025

Rewilding takes another momentous step into the mainstream! Today, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature produces its Rewilding Guidelines. As the world's pre-eminent body that provides advice to governments and others on the state of nature and its protection, this recognition of t...

09/21/2025

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06/02/2025

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Elephanatics 🐘
Elephanatics is a BC-based non-profit dedicated to the conservation of elephants and the protection of their natural habitats. 🌿 Through education, conservation, and research, they work to conserve African elephants and the ecosystems and landscapes they live in. 🌍 Donations support their vital efforts to ensure elephants can thrive safely and freely in the wild. 🐘💚
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Secondhand Stories Animal Rescue is a small, heartfelt sanctuary located near Perth, Ontario, dedicated to giving rescued chickens a safe and loving forever home. 🏡 Founded by Liz and Craig Wheeler, the sanctuary aims to inspire compassion for chickens through rescue, advocacy, and education. 📚💛 Donations not only help provide food, medical care, and warm shelter for rescued chickens, but also allow the sanctuary to lobby for better protection for chickens across Canada. 🐥🛑
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05/29/2025

Curious about the protection of elephants and their habitats? We’ve got you covered! Explore our FREE educational tools from Mara Elephant Project & Elephanatics — perfect for both teachers and students wanting to connect with wildlife in a meaningful and super cool way. Get inspired, start learning, and make a wild difference! Click here https://buff.ly/CVlrjI2

05/23/2025

Ivory is for elephants! And don't try and argue with them about it! Our presentation addresses just that, so sit back, enjoy and ask questions! Elephanatics ...