August 18, 2014
Zaina Kahuk
News Writer
Headlines
Poachers killed an estimated 100,000 elephants across Africa between 2010 and 2012, because of an increased demand for ivory in China and other Asian nations. China’s increasing middle class and their demand for ivory is driving the black market price of ivory up, leading to more people in Africa willing to kill elephants. Despite the huge death numbers, officials believe elephants can survive. Although, more elephants will be killed, in areas where countries are willing to invest in wildlife security numbers will hold steady.
