Carvings and tusks destroyed as a message to smugglers and elephant poachers. China destroyed nearly 1,500 pounds of illegally obtained ivory this morning to show its commitment to curbing the illicit ...

DONGGUAN, China – China destroyed about 6 tons of illegal ivory from its stockpile Monday in an unprecedented move wildlife groups say shows growing concern about the black market trade by authorities ...

Wildlife activists are calling the move a vital step in reducing the slaughter of the endangered elephants, and the ban has been a long time in coming to fruition. International trade in elephant ...

Today one of the world’s largest domestic markets for elephant ivory begins to wind down. China is closing 67 of its licensed ivory facilities, including 12 of its 35 ivory carving factories and ...