Report: Elephant Numbers Declining Again

Wildlife experts say Africa's elephant population is falling again after more than 20,000 of the majestic animals were killed last year, mostly for their tusks. A report from the endangered species watchdog CITES calls poaching levels "alarmingly high" and says the killings far exceed the elephant population's natural growth rate.  It says in some areas, elephants could soon be extinct. The report notes many countries have taken steps to combat poachers and stop...

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