- Ban Elephant Ivory, Legalize Rhino Horn? - Fate of elephants, rhinoceroses & other imperiled species to be decided at Bangkok wildlife summit. 177 countries will consider increasing or decreasing protection for iconic mammals & organisms like sharks, turtles & timber species. http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/2013/03/02/ban-elephant-ivory-legalize-rhino-horn/ 55 comments worldnews
- UN Treaty Keeps Idea Alive of Reversing Ivory Ban: Delegates overseeing a 175-nation endangered species treaty adopted measures Friday intended to curb smuggling of elephant ivory and rhino horn, including a new plan to eventually allow ivory to be legally traded again in global markets. http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/e/eu_un_endangered_species?site=ap&section=home&template=default&ctime=2012-07-27-16-22-26 22 comments worldnews