EDGE species

Canada launches consultation on stricter measures for elephant ivory trade

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Countries, Foreign relations, Government, Wildlife smuggling, Ivory, Poaching, EDGE species, African elephant, Elephant, CITES, Tusk, Conservation and restoration of ivory objects

In Canada, stricter measures on the trade of elephant ivory could include additional requirements prior to issuing permits, restricting certain types of imports or banning the trade of elephant ivory, with certain exemptions.

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  • In Canada, stricter measures on the trade of elephant ivory could include additional requirements prior to issuing permits, restricting certain types of imports or banning the trade of elephant ivory, with certain exemptions.
  • "Canada is responsible for about fourpercent of the global trade of certain elephant ivory and with the potential extinction of African elephants looming on the horizon, Canadians want to have a say on the future of elephant ivory trade in Canada.
  • In addition to fulfilling its obligations on the trade of elephant ivory under CITES, Canada currently requires the issuance of an import permit for all Appendix I elephant ivory, including pre-convention ivory, before import into Canada can occur.
  • Legal, non-commercial trade could include elephant ivory moving between countries as part of a household move such as a piano with elephant ivory keys, elephant ivory tusks acquired in a legal hunt, and elephant ivory used for scientific research.

Epic journey of Asian elephant family

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Friday, July 23, 2021
Mammals, Elephants, EDGE species, Yunnan, Geography of China, Asian elephant, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Pu'er tea, Lincang Airport

It was the first time a wild Asian elephant had walked outside Xishuangbanna, Lincang or Pu'er.

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  • It was the first time a wild Asian elephant had walked outside Xishuangbanna, Lincang or Pu'er.
  • "This elephant family is known as 'short-nosed' because their noses are shorter than those of other elephants.
  • For the short-nosed family, home is the Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve in Yunnan, located on the southwestern border of China.
  • Thanks to conservation projects, the wild Asian elephant population has been sheltered.

DNA results reveal orphaned elephant's family herd

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Thursday, June 10, 2021
Branches of biology, Mammals, Biology, EDGE species, Elephants, DNA, African elephant, Herbivory, DNA profiling, International Fund for Animal Welfare

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experts are one step closer to confirming the family herd of an orphaned elephant in West Africa after DNA analysis provided crucial information showing family members could be close by.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Experts are one step closer to confirming the family herd of an orphaned elephant in West Africa after DNA analysis provided crucial information showing family members could be close by.
  • In an effort to verify Nania's herd through a familial match, IFAW collected DNA samples from both Nania and wild elephants travelling through Deux Bal National Park.
  • First, the analysis noted the DNA sample results from one of the elephants indicate this elephant is likely her mother or less likely, a half-sibling.
  • "This is the first known attempt to successfully reunite an African elephant calf with its wild herd using DNA analysis," said Sissler-Bienvenu.

Transport Canada Must Require Ships to Slow Down in the Cabot Strait to Protect One of the Most Endangered Whales on the Planet

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Thursday, May 27, 2021
Cetaceans, Balaenidae, Endangered animals, Baleen whales, Right whale, Cabot Strait, Whale, EDGE species, Gray whale

Transport Canada must do all it can to protect right whales by making the slowdown mandatory.

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  • Transport Canada must do all it can to protect right whales by making the slowdown mandatory.
  • The Cabot Strait is a key passage for right whales as they migrate into the Gulf of St. Lawrence in search of food.
  • Oceana Canada is calling on Transport Canada to immediately make the Cabot Strait slowdown mandatory.
  • We are calling on Transport Canada to put mandatory measures in place before April 28, before the whales arrive, in 2022 to best protect right whales from vessel strikes.

A Groundbreaking Wildlife Conservation Feat: The First - Ever Wild Elephant Translocation Within Mozambique, Africa

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Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Natural environment, Environmental organizations, Mammals, EDGE species, Conservationists, Ivan Carter, Elephant, Wildlife Alliance, African elephant

"ANAC is doing an exceptional job restoring life to many of their national parks, and a translocation like this sets an important precedent for future conservation efforts," said Ivan Carter, ICWCA Founder.\nLarge populations of elephants in Africa live in unprotected areas.

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  • "ANAC is doing an exceptional job restoring life to many of their national parks, and a translocation like this sets an important precedent for future conservation efforts," said Ivan Carter, ICWCA Founder.\nLarge populations of elephants in Africa live in unprotected areas.
  • With the growing human population, these elephants often find themselves in unexpected conflict with humans.
  • "We are also grateful to the Mozambique Wildlife Alliance for the veterinary capacity they provided to the entire operation.
  • The ICWCA works with various, proven conservation groups throughout Africa creating measurable and tangible results in the fight to protect wildlife.

Facilitating the Research of Giant Panda Breeding, HungryPanda Courageously Takes Social Responsibility

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
Giant pandas, EDGE species, Fauna of Asia, Mammals, Animals, Mo, Giant pandas around the world, iPanda

These endangered animals include China's national treasure, the giant panda.

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  • These endangered animals include China's national treasure, the giant panda.
  • In fact, even after more than 30 years of artificial reproduction of giant pandas, there are only more than 2,000 giant pandas in existence.
  • As the brand image of HungryPanda, the development status of panda has been paid close attention to for a long time.
  • As a global leading food delivery platform specifically targeting overseas Chinese consumers, HungryPanda was established in 2017 and is headquartered in London.

Elephant Cooperation Delivers Food Assistance to Kenyan Wildlife Villages in Need

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Thursday, February 4, 2021
Mammals, EDGE species, Branches of biology, African elephant, Herbivory, Amboseli National Park, Taxa, Elephant, Poaching, International Elephant Foundation

In 2021, as part of a new initiative, called "Elephants to the Rescue" , Elephant Cooperation will distribute $100,000 of food to over 2,500 people living in Amboseli and Marsabit.

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  • In 2021, as part of a new initiative, called "Elephants to the Rescue" , Elephant Cooperation will distribute $100,000 of food to over 2,500 people living in Amboseli and Marsabit.
  • "I founded Elephant Cooperation in 2016 with a focus to save the African elephants while feeding and educating children and their communities, supporting rangers and increasing public awareness," said Struthers, Founder of Elephant Cooperation.
  • "These series of food drops will occur monthly throughout 2021 to help rangers and their families who are instrumental to reducing wildlife poaching."
  • "Life in Africa has been drastically disrupted by Covid-19 and there is extreme food insecurity in these Kenyan wildlife villages," said Patrick Igunza, a Kenya-based journalist who supports Elephant Cooperation conservation efforts.

The First Digital International Panda Festival Opens on November 3, 2020 in Meishan, China

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Other Consumer, Environment, Women, MEN, Philanthropy, Other Natural Resources, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Natural Resources, EDGE species, Giant pandas, Species, Mammals, Animals, Wolong National Nature Reserve, Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005025/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201103005025/en/
    The First Digital International Panda Festival (Photo: Business Wire)
    Giant pandas are the "messenger of peace" in China's opening to the outside world.
  • Sichuan ranks first in the area of giant panda habitat, the number of wild giant panda population and captive giant pandas in China.
  • Exhibitions such as the Nature Reserve Photo Exhibition, the Giant Panda Cultural and Creative Exhibition, and the Giant Panda International Art Exhibition make you appreciate the unique charm.
  • The digital International Panda Festival will strive to develop into a branded network exchange platform with distinctive themes at both national and international levels, making itself the only global flagship platform with western characteristics in China.

Run Or Walk Virtually To Help Save Elephants

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Mammals, Organisms, EDGE species, Animals, Poaching, African elephant, Elephants, World Elephant Day, Iain Douglas-Hamilton

This year you can run or walk wherever you are to help save elephants from poaching and habitat destruction (register here ).

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  • This year you can run or walk wherever you are to help save elephants from poaching and habitat destruction (register here ).
  • "Very worryingly and directly due to the current pandemic poaching numbers are rising again.
  • At least 33,000 elephants are killed each year due to poaching across Africa.
  • About the Saving the Elephants Run:
    The Saving the Elephants Run was started in 2013 to raise funds and awareness for the plight of the African elephant.

World Elephant Day: Inspur Develops Technology to Protect 300 Wild Asian Elephants and Drive Ecological Harmony

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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Technology, Data management, Environment, Mammals, Animals, Organisms, Elephants, Mammals of Malaysia, Mammals of Nepal, EDGE species, Asian elephant, International Elephant Foundation

Inspur and China Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have joined hands to develop a world-leading system for the conservation of Asian elephants.

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  • Inspur and China Xishuangbanna National Nature Reserve have joined hands to develop a world-leading system for the conservation of Asian elephants.
  • It also sets an example of how technology can be leveraged to protect endangered species, promote harmony between humans and nature, and drive sustainable development.
  • The Asian elephant, the largest mammal in Asia, is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List for its small population size.
  • To alleviate human-elephant conflict and enable more informed scientific research, Inspur has developed a system to protect wild Asian elephants.