Operation Baba, African answer to poaching

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Operation Baba, African answer to poaching

Africa has seen the unprecedented destruction of its wild fauna and flora as a result of poaching, fuelled to a large degree by the profits that are gained by wildlife traffickers. The last 35 years have seen the loss of 97 per cent of rhinoceros species and, in many countries, over 90 per cent of elephant populations, through uncontrolled trafficking in rhino horn and ivory. Many other species are suffering the same fate. At risk too are Africa's rich and diverse tropical forests, threatened by uncontrolled commercial exploitation. Kenya has had a fair share of these incidences that have been described as a great threat to the wildlife as well as tourism industry. However, a joint operation involving Kenya, Congo-Brazaville, Ghana, Uganda and Zambia since June has seen conservancy officials recover 1,000 kilogrammes of ivory in powder form and carvings as well as hippo teeth.

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[rangy8888]

@flojoan can ban trade agreements with countries like China and Japan who are the biggest consumers of wildlife products. They are the biggest threat and cause fo the reducing population of wild animals.

[flojoan]

I just recently watched a show on history called Shadow Force and was glad to see there is some serious action being taken including the hiring of private mercenaries (former US and British military guys) to arrest Rhino ivory poachers. What can we do now to arrest the demand in the market for ivory?