Vietnam seizes 600 kg of ivory smuggled from Africa

Vietnam seizes 600 kg of ivory smuggled from Africa

By Khanh Vu, Reuters HANOI: Vietnamese authorities have over the past week seized more than 600 kilograms of ivory smuggled from Africa, the government said on Monday.  Trade in ivory is illegal in Vietnam but wildlife trafficking remains widespread. Other items...

Zimbabwe: Six Elephants Found Dead Near Victoria Falls

Zimbabwe: Six Elephants Found Dead Near Victoria Falls

By Pindula Six elephants that include four adults and two calves were recently found dead in a forest near Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (Zimparks) spokesperson Tinashe Farawo said they are ruling out poaching because the carcasses...