ivory
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The Tragically Human End of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
At the end of September, an ornithological bombshell 54 years in the making finally dropped: The ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of southern biodiversity and the largest woodpecker in the U.S., was to be removed from the endangered species list. The reason? Extinction.
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Unprecedented ‘Poaching Frenzy’ In Botswana Leaves Nearly 100 Elephants Dead
In news that can only be described as horrific, at least 90 elephants have been killed in Botswana over the past several weeks, the result of a mass poaching spree that conservationists say is the worst ever recorded in Africa.
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Why Is Craigslist Censoring Anti-Ivory Ads, But Not Real Ivory Sales?
Craiglist’s infamous “missed connections” section is a great place to write a love ballad to that special someone you made fleeting eye contact with at the grocery store. Or, you know, that African elephant that was slaughtered by poachers last week.