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China Publicly Destroys 6 Tons of Ivory
In an unprecedented move Monday, the Chinese government publicly destroyed around 6 tons of elephant ivory seized from illegal trade activities. The gesture by the nation with the world's largest ivory demand is being regarded as a milestone by conservation groups, who say it is an important recognition of rampant elephant poaching and illicit ivory trading.
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