Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows
Damian Carrington (2016). Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows. The Guardian. 13 June.
| Title | Legal ivory sale drove dramatic increase in elephant poaching, study shows |
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| Publication Date | 13th Jun 2016 |
| Author | Damian Carrington |
| Source | The Guardian |
| Country | Zimbabwe |
| Region | Africa |
| Art type | Wildlife |
| Subject | Destruction, Market |
| Comments | Massive sales of seized ivory don't undercut the market and prevent poaching, it inspires more sales and more poaching. |
| Link | https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/13/legal-ivory-sale-drove-dramatic-increase-in-elephant-poaching-study-shows |
| Permalink | https://web.archive.org/web/20160613194124/https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/13/legal-ivory-sale-drove-dramatic-increase-in-elephant-poaching-study-shows |