#ivorytrade

[operationearth5]

Help stop the illegal ivory trade and help protect the elephants. Don't buy ivory, smuggle or trade ivory. 💚

[davidwfloydart]

During the Mozambican Civil War from 1977 to 1992, humans killed so many elephants for their lucrative ivory that the animals seem to have evolved in the space of a generation. The result was that a large number are now naturally tuskless. #evolution #tusklesselephant #natureonly #nature_perfection #evolutiontheory #poachingprevention #tusks #ivorytrade #mozambique🇲🇿 #civilwar #elephantsworld (at Catalina Foothills, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/CW3bmDtJjIuKAab3au71h0FZoilrpOtVIxiUNY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

[pixoplanet]

[trunkupwines]

I think every tourist who is considering a trip to Botswana should CANCEL. STAND WITH & FOR ELEPHANTS #trunkupwines @savetheelephants @sandyjk @elephant_stories_with_fiona @sheldricktrust @knotonmyplanet @biglifeafrica ・・・ Botswana - whose progressive policy on protecting elephants has led to their elephant population becoming the largest in Africa - has now announced that they intend to open sport hunting. While we consider hunting elephants to be morally repugnant, akin to shooting dogs, cats, whales or great apes for pleasure, sport hunting is highly unlikely to significantly impact the growth of their elephant populations . . . Far more serious is Botswana’s intention to lobby for the re-opening of trade in ivory.  The global momentum towards banning all trade in elephant tusks has seen huge success, and China's 2018 closure of its domestic ivory market - the world's biggest - was a huge step forward in helping reduce the demand for ivory. This remaining demand is strong enough that ivory poaching is driving elephants towards extinction across much of their remote range in Africa. Seeking to re-open trade in ivory risks fuelling a renewed demand and dooming the elephant populations in those countries where they are less well protected than in Botswana. Photo of Samburu elephants by Frank af Petersens. #elephants #ivory #ivorytrade #Botswana #Africa #SavetheElephants https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx0y_mAgeff/?igshid=flt5uac5drk5

[mantrapiece]

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The story of the Buddha and the demon Mara, is a story we can all relate to and learn from. As the story goes, while Buddha was sitting in meditation below the bodhi tree, a fierce demon by the name of Mara appeared and got right in Buddha's face. Mara tried to frighten Buddha with hordes of demons and temp him with beautiful seductive women. But Buddha was unfathomed by this, and remained true to his pursuit of attaining spiritual enlightenment. . At times we all feel fear, which can force us to deviate from the path of achieving our goals. And at times we are even tempted to forsake our goals and take on unsafe or unhealthy lifestyles. But if we remain true to ourselves and those things we desire to achieve, then just like the Buddha, we too can persevere and reach our goals. . Mammoth ivory Buddha demon pendant. Website link is in the bio. @mantrapiece . #mantrapiece #mammothbone #ivoryandgold #ivorytrade #mammothivory #ivorydesigns #ivoryjewelry #buddhajewelry #mammothtusk #mammoth #ivory #buddhajewellery #buddhapendant #jewelry #jewellery #demon #demonart #demondrawing #demons #demonoc #demontattoo #buddhism #siddhārtha #siddharthadey #siddharthanand #siddharthashukla #siddharthabansal #siddharthagautama #siddharthamukherjee #siddharthan (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ceii_ORl2qB/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[thaielepants]

NO IVORY TRADE 🚫 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♂️ Lek, founder of the SEF took a beautiful picture of this grown male elephant. He'll forever have his tusks. - #elephants #elepants #animal #conservation #ivorytrade #love #🐘

[jjjacobs]

“The horror! The horror!” Plot: 8/10 Charles Marlow is tasked with finding the enigmatic ivory trader, Mr Kurtz. His hazardous journey into the heart of Africa opens his eyes to profound but unsettling aspects of human nature. The mythical presence of Mr Kurtz follows him, hinting at the wondrous and terrible realisations that await him at the end of his journey. Characters: 9/10 Charles Marlow is an insightful and objective observer. Mr Kurtz is a constant presence throughout. In most of the narrative, he is part of the setting, rather than a character. His personality and the embodiment of the jungle run hand in hand, each new revelation about the untamed wilderness invariably enhances the protagonist’s understanding of Kurtz. Joseph Conrad’s minor characters serve their purpose. His descriptions of the native Africans are haunting, the sorrow and hopelessness are vivid and beautiful. Setting: 8/10 The setting alone is a reason to read the novel. The jungle is an ominous, all-present, oppressive force. Theme: 9/10 Contrary to six different reviews; I did not find Racism, imperialism, and the fragility of civilisation to be the main themes. I think people should read this specific book without preconceived notions about what the author is trying to say. I’ll give you a hint as to my interpretation. “He is unadulterated WILL,… a force of nature.” Style and Mood: 8/10 Marlow recounts his experiences while fishing on the Thames, years after his return from Africa. Joseph Conrad’s transitions between the present and Marlow’s recollections are seamless. Total Score: 8.5/10 This book is dark, disturbing, and some will find it offensive… you should read it anyway. It is raw and beautiful, like watching a lion devour a gazelle. #heartofdarkness #novella #horrorstories #dark #rawbeauty #jungle #africa #congo #charlesmarlow #obsession #ivorytrade #aplaceofdarkness #omnious #bookreviewers #bookstagram #bookphotography #disturbing #josephconrad #quickreviews #bookrecommendations #bookporn #booksofinsta #bookaesthetic #saauthors https://www.instagram.com/p/CKCNAi9r6lg/

https://www.juanjacquesjacobs.com/post/review-heart-of-darkness-by-joseph-conrad

[aboxofelephants]

illustration - Phone Myint Aung

[katiebjorn]

White hunter, black heart. This is an amazing movie about the evils of trophy hunting. It is about how during the filming of The African Queen, the director, John Wilson decided he would go kill an elephant because "It's a sin. It's the only sin you can buy a license to go out and commit." This movie was filmed in Zimbabwe, the country at the center of the elephant ivory debate. #clinteastwood @racingextinction #banivory #banivorytrade #banivorysales #zimbabwe #elephant #africanelephants #ivory #huntingtrophy #shootwithacamera #extinction #whitehunterblackheart #ecotourism #ivorytrade (at Zimbabwe)

[valentinagambino5]

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Repost By lewa_wildlife: An elephant calf enjoys a mud bath at @r.e.s.c.u.e, the newly launched, community-led elephant sanctuary based here in northern Kenya, at Namunyak Community Conservancy. African communities have been custodians of #elephants and other #wildlife for centuries, but modern challenges such as #poaching and habitat loss require these communities to come up with initiatives such as @r.e.s.c.u.e to ensure survival of the species. Visit @amivitale's Instagram for more on this incredible sanctuary. Video by @amivitale #elephant #nature #elephants #africanelephant #endangeredspecies #banivorytrade #stoppoaching #animals #conservation #wildlife #worthmorealive #nature #rememberingelephants #wildlifeaddicts #jointheherd #amazingelephants #wildlife ⛔️ #wildlifetrade #ivorytrade #wildlifecrime (via #EasyRepost @AppKottage)

[stuartgrantuk]

If you have ever been up close to an elephant you will know how magnificent they are. It makes me sick that we kill animals like this for one part of their body and I truly believe the ivory trade should be given a worldwide ban. Its horrific that people kill and maim these beautiful animals and scary that they may one day not exist because of our vanity. I want my children and my children’s children to be able to see them and fall In Love with them too. #elephant #elephants #savetheelephant #savetheelephants #protecttheelephants #protectelephants #nature #elephantsworld #saynotoivory #notoivory #ivorytrade #leaveelephantsalone #saveourplanet #dontbuyivory #neverbuyivory

[gofsec-blog]

Wild n alone #elephant #elefante #savetheanimals #savetheelephant #life #elephantlove #longnose #govegan #ivory #ivorytrade #regrann #elephants #elephantobsessed #nerdglasses #blueeyesim #flowers #cambodia #summer #forest #wildlife #indianelephant #asian #female #dangerous #alone #wildlifephotography #safari #nationalgeographic #photooftheday #photography📷 (at Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuRXASbD7tV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1npnirs2oue9l

[angel2flyagain-blog]

It has to end #boycottcircuses#elephantschained#abuse did you ever think An #elephant is almost a human being they live for life in a family with #sisters#brothers#children #babies depend on #mothers besides the evil #ivorytrade#orphaned or sold to #China they can die and have died from #heart failure #brokenhearts taken #stolen from #family left only to be beaten chained to #entertain you #dontbuyaticket#stoptrophyhunting#saveafricanelephants#stoptheabuse

[trunkupwines]

#Repost @savetheelephants with @make_repost ・・・ Botswana - whose progressive policy on protecting elephants has led to their elephant population becoming the largest in Africa - has now announced that they intend to open sport hunting. While we consider hunting elephants to be morally repugnant, akin to shooting dogs, cats, whales or great apes for pleasure, sport hunting is highly unlikely to significantly impact the growth of their elephant populations . . . Far more serious is Botswana’s intention to lobby for the re-opening of trade in ivory.  The global momentum towards banning all trade in elephant tusks has seen huge success, and China's 2018 closure of its domestic ivory market - the world's biggest - was a huge step forward in helping reduce the demand for ivory. This remaining demand is strong enough that ivory poaching is driving elephants towards extinction across much of their remote range in Africa. Seeking to re-open trade in ivory risks fuelling a renewed demand and dooming the elephant populations in those countries where they are less well protected than in Botswana. Photo of Samburu elephants by Frank af Petersens. #elephants #ivory #ivorytrade #Botswana #Africa #savetheelephants https://www.instagram.com/p/ByLmjwCgcPo/?igshid=1rggvx2glgzle

[imaznowflake]

Credit to @animal_defenders_international : Tens of thousands of elephants are slaughtered every year for their tusks. From 2007 to 2014, 144,000 elephants were KILLED ACROSS AFRICA, AN ELEPHANT EVERY 15 MINUTES OF EVERY SINGLE DAY. This is fuelled by the demand for ivory across the world, including Japan, but also shockingly the EU. Against overwhelming public opinion, the European Commission still refuse to ban the ivory trade within the EU. Furthermore, they are planning to reject steps to award elephants the greatest possible protection at an upcoming wildlife trade conference (CITES) next month. HELP US call on the EU and world governments to adopt the greatest possible protection for elephants and to close all ivory markets. Call on your Minister, MPs and MEPs to act. https://davidshepherd.org/ivorymarkets #TheIvoryIsTheirs #elephants #ivory #Africa #poaching #ivorytrade #endangeredspecies #nature #animals #conservation #DSWF #FFW #saveelephants #banivory #protectelephants #savetheelephant #worthmorealive #fightextinction #saynotopoaching #elephantconservation @Europarl_EN @europeancommission @EUCouncil https://www.instagram.com/p/B0GqcKeA6P3/?igshid=1ekmitqs78z4y

[r0v3]

#Repost @brentstirton (@get_repost) ・・・ This #blackrhino lost its horn to #poachers in Zimbabwe. They left this animal for dead with multiple AK47 bullet wounds. This bull recovered briefly and walked through the bush for nearly a week in unimaginable pain and confusion. There were maggots breeding in his face when he finally died. We all lost another severely endangered black #rhino bull to this incident, further depleting the gene pool of a magnificent species that we are losing. It’s no secret that Rhino are severely #endangered today, yet China recently declared that it will once again allow trading of rhino and tiger parts domestically after a 25-year ban. They say this is to accommodate “farmed animals” bred in China. There are many reports on those farms, none of them good. Issues of severe inbreeding, starvation and other abuses are common. There are also many reports that wild animals fetch higher prices on the Chinese market. Any legalization of these animal products throws open large loopholes for the illegal trade, stimulating poaching against severely endangered animals in countries that feed the illegal wildlife trade flowing into China. This is a very disappointing decision on the part of #China, especially so soon after they agreed to ban their domestic #Ivorytrade. #illegalwildlifetrade #stoprhinopoaching https://www.instagram.com/p/BplLaD1FxHnX9dyiDPbqm-e2aujUSBQQSQ83Yk0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=xtuuwv9lha45