Poachers killing Borneo elephants for lucrative black market ivory

Poachers killing Borneo elephants for lucrative black market ivory

TAWAU: A surge in black market demand and soaring prices for ivory is believed to be fuelling the killing of Borneo pygmy elephants, following the grim discovery of mutilated carcasses in Kalabakan. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd

Booming ivory demand drives slaughter of endangered Borneo pygmy elephants

TAWAU (BERNAMA) – A surge in black market demand and soaring prices for ivory is believed to be fuelling the illegal killing of Borneo pygmy elephants, following the grim discovery of mutilated carcasses in Kalabakan. In response, University Malaysia Sabah (UMS) board member Samasuddin Yusop said the institution is ready to assist the government in […]