Ivory for sale here

Dear Friend of Wildlife, Did you know you can buy some types of ivory legally in the United States? Unbelievable, right? Many people think that was outlawed back in the 1980s. But it's true – the United States is among the largest markets in the world for ivory sales – and it's killing elephants. When poachers come after elephants it's brutal, terrifying and bloody. We've captured this stunningly raw audio recording that underscores just how heartbreaking this crisis is. You need to hear it for yourself to believe it – words won't do it justice. After you do, be sure to write Congress and ask for a domestic moratorium on ivory sales in the United States, so we can put an end to this horror. The Obama Administration has taken strong steps to combat the illegal wildlife trade, and now it's time to get Congress on board. If we're not turning up the pressure at every level of government to stop the domestic ivory trade, we're not doing all we can to save elephants. Just this fall, several African nations pledged to stop the sale of ivory in their countries and called on the world to do the same. But here in the U.S., you can buy ivory in many states. Our ivory trade laws are complex and confusing, making it easy to manipulate the system and sell illegal ivory. And each year, tons of ivory exchanges hands on U.S. soil. The equation is alarmingly simple. Selling ivory equals dead elephants. And it's happening at a rate unmatched for decades – last year, an average of 96 elephants were killed every day in Africa. If it continues, forest elephants could be extinct within a generation. The immensity of the crisis is hard to comprehend. But Congress can take a huge leap toward saving elephants. Tell your representatives to stop the sale of ivory in the United States. Together, I know we can do this. Sincerely, John F. Calvelli Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Wildlife Conservation Society

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