Poaching is fueled by the demand for ivory, primarily in Asia. Its used in traditional medicine and as a status symbol.
Poaching has become almost militarized in that the poachers are using high caliber weapons, sophisticated tools for tracking, whether its GPS or night vision goggles, etc. So its a challenge when youve got a ranger who doesnt have that same equipment to fight against the poachers. We need more boots on the ground and we need stronger legislative policies and laws, she said.
Karanja added that the elephant awareness campaign also needs the will and commitment of African governments.
Anti-poaching efforts do work. For example, foot and aerial patrols have reduced poaching by 50-percent in the Lower Zambezi National Park in Zambia. About 2,200 elephants live in the park. Also, thanks to anti-poaching efforts, the elephant population is reported on the rise in southern Kenyas Amboseli ecosystem.
President Obama recently issued an executive order to launch a $10-million anti-poaching initiative. A task force will allocate the money to African countries and help develop a U.S. strategy against wildlife trafficking.
Recently two U.S. states New York and New Jersey passed laws banning the sale and purchase of ivory products.
On August 9th at Brookhouse School in Karen, Kenya, a celebration was held in honor of the African elephant. Karanja says its important to get children involved in efforts to save the animal.
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