Elephants Under Threat in Lawless CAR

Elephant poaching is on the rise in the Central African Republic because of insecurity that followed a coup last month, according to conservationists in the region.  

The World Wildlife Fund says elephant meat is being sold in markets in southwestern CAR, a troubling sign of increased poaching.

Bas Huijbregts, head of policy for WWF in the region, says the trouble started after the rebel coalition known as Seleka overran the government in March, and seized control of the … [Read More]

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Source: VOA News: Economy and Finance


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