Ivory sale raises money for elephants
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The first officially sanctioned sale of ivory in southern Africa for almost a decade occurred yesterday, the BBC has reported. Namibia, Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe auctioned over 100 tonnes of ivory from stockpiles. The money raised will go into elephant conservation projects.
Some environment groups however, have criticised the sale, saying it may encourage illegal further poaching in Africa.
“We are deeply concerned that these sales will open the floodgates to additional illegal trade,” said Will Travers, CEO of the Born Free Foundation.
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