Elephant ivory trade in Australian auction houses in eight months worth $635,204

By Lucy Cormack
Updated November 1 2016 - 2:08pm, first published October 2 2016 - 12:37pm
One of 200 elephants slaughtered for their tusks in Cameroon during a killing spree in 2012.  Photo: IFAW
One of 200 elephants slaughtered for their tusks in Cameroon during a killing spree in 2012. Photo: IFAW
Decorative ivory tusks on an online auction catalogue.
Decorative ivory tusks on an online auction catalogue.
A pregnant elephant which was speared to death by poachers in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Photo: Evan Mkala
A pregnant elephant which was speared to death by poachers in Amboseli National Park, Kenya. Photo: Evan Mkala
"Once you put an economic value on ivory, it tells criminal poachers to continue to exploit animals:" Rebecca Keeble, IFAW.
"Once you put an economic value on ivory, it tells criminal poachers to continue to exploit animals:" Rebecca Keeble, IFAW.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Yass news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.