Ivory Trade

So, looking outside of Baltimore for a moment today, The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust shared some encouraging news:

Yesterday the Oregon Senate voted 19-11 in support of a bill banning the sale of ivory and rhino horn, sending the measure to the House.

It was a hard fought vote and we command those Senators who voted in favour of the bill, recognising the role Oregon can, and must, play along with other US States, in helping save elephants and rhinos by supporting a ban.

In the words of Senator Mark Hass, "I think everyone in this country wants to see these species survive....... and I think the people of Oregon want to help."

http://www.katu.com/…/Oregon-Senate-backs-ban-on-ivory-sale…

Stay informed about the illicit ivory trade and ways you can help at:http://www.iworry.org

If you've never heard of the DSWT or have questions about the ivory trade, check out http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/

PL&E.