#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

[frontiervolunteering]

8 Reasons To The Ban Ivory Trade

Every 25 minutes, another elephant is killed for its tusks. Everyday, another poacher poses with a new corpse. And apparently, every year another debate is held over the ethics behind the ivory trade.

Following a recent rejection of the pledge to ban ivory trading in the UK, environmentalists, politicians and the public alike are baffled as to why such an action has been enforced. This news came after China’s announcement of their ban on ivory trade by the end of 2017, affirming a historic decision in the elephant conservation movement. Their eventual departure from the global ivory market will significantly reduce the ivory trading activities taking place as China is currently the market leader. While WWF welcomed this momentous news of China’s departure, they were disappointed by the UK’s backtracking from endangered animal protection. This article will justify the painfully obvious reasons why we should never support the trade of goods that require animal culling let alone the murder of the world’s largest land mammal.

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1)    Tusks are not unintentional additions to an elephant’s face! These long, protruding teeth grow externally to help elephants in their daily functions. The removal of an elephants tusk comes with imminent death. Imagine killing a magnificent land mammal for its teeth.

2)    Ivory consists of dentine, a similar tissue to bone with no special qualities other than its aesthetic quality. An ivory trader would tell you that the inhumane act of obtaining an elephants tusk is justified through the beauty of the art created in ivory. Some how, one might understand the feelings of detriment expressed by environmentalists and the ethically conscious public.

3)    Elephants are highly intelligent mammals who know their entire herd and can recognise members from other species. Their memory can extend to cognitive maps and facts which is as superior as human memory. It’s of no surprise that an elephants brain is the largest in any land mammal weighing around 5kg and their EQ comes close to that of a chimpanzee. They are known to be great problem solvers and even have a basic understanding of arithmetic!

4)    The similarity between the brain of an elephant and a human show that the animal is capable of sentience. They are capable of suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and are the only animal to mourn the dead hence the derivation of an ‘elephants graveyard’. They feel loss, grief and compassion in a similar way to humans. It is unimaginable to comprehend the sorrow in witnessing masses of members of your herd and species disappear.

Flickr | USFWS Mountain-Prairie

5)    Ivory carving is one of China’s oldest traditions that initially had little effect in the global ivory trade. However, Western demand for ivory ornaments in the 19th century led to mass elephant slaughter. China’s niche art form turned industry helped reduce the African elephant population from 20 million in 1800 to just 2 million by 1960.

6)    The poaching rate of elephants in Africa and Asia could cause the complete annihilation of the mammal because this organised crime is decimating the population at alarming rates.

7)    The current consensus in the UK is that ivory carvings that date pre-1947 are permitted but any ownership of ivory goods with a later date would be deemed illegal. Unfortunately, alternating the legality of ivory goods doesn’t set enough of a precedent for other countries and only shows a level of leniency towards the ivory traders. Upheld culture is important but not as vital as the survival of a dying species.

8)    Domestic ivory trade bans are not enough. Banning the ivory trade in countries across the continents is a united effort that requires the participation and solidarity of all governments and nations. This is the only way to address corruption and put an end to illegal trading for good.

By Anaka Nair - Online Journalism Intern

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[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

[zaraofsolanacia]

new post on the effects of poaching on the emotions of elephants