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Singapore crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m

2016-06-13 10:43:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

Channel News Asia: Singapore crushes nearly 8,000kg of seized elephant ivory worth S$13m The 7.9 tonnes of elephant tusks, worth about S$13 million, were obtained from various interceptions of illegal shipments in recent years. The Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority (AVA) on Monday (Jun 13) crushed 7.9 tonnes of elephant ivory - estimated to be worth about S$13 million - seized from illegal shipments dating back to January 2014. The process - a first for AVA - was performed by an industrial rock crusher before...

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Chaos, Questions Surround Temple as Tigers Seized

2016-06-03 00:24:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed

National Geographic: Authorities discovered jars filled with cubs during the raid on Thailand's Tiger Temple. Thailand's controversial Tiger Temple is losing its tigers. The monastery and popular tourist attraction, the focus of allegations of animal abuse and trafficking for 15 years, was raided this week by authorities who planned to remove all 137 tigers held at the temple, three hours northwest of Bangkok. The tiger attraction gained worldwide attention as a place where visitors could pet, feed, bathe, and...

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