Posted by: Sandy Steinman | May 11, 2013

Elephants Killed At World Heritage Site

The BBC reported that a heavily armed gang killed a number of elephants at the Dzanga-Ndoki National Park, which is a World Heritage Site in the Central African Republic. It is believed the gang were Sudanese ivory poachers, who have been operating in the area and are taking advantage of the lawlessness in this area. Learn more at: BBC News – Unknown number of elephants feared dead at world heritage site


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  1. narhvalur's avatar

    Reblogged this on Ann Novek–With the Sky as the Ceiling and the Heart Outdoors.


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