188K views · 2.3K reactions | This country just lifted its 5-year ban on elephant hunting | NowThis | Facebook

We debunked the online myths surrounding the benefits of elephant trophy hunting. Let's be clear on this -- there are NO good reasons for hunting elephants. | Center for Biological Diversity

There is likely no more of a controversial topic in Africa than elephant hunting. Some will say that it's not needed, others will say it's the lifeblood of their survival. Often voices will push from either end of the spectrum - western voices that will push for no utilization, people on the front lines of wildlife engagement asking for full utilization. Caught in the proverbial cross-hairs is the role that hunting and ecotourism can play in protecting ecosystems and elephants. Often folks that

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133K views · 2.1K reactions | Kenya is burning ivory to stop elephant poaching, because the ivory trade must come to a stop. Video: RYOT | HuffPost | Facebook