China is known as the world’s largest importer and end user of elephant tusks but, ivory sales and demand has fallen since early 2014 because of a crackdown on corruption and slower economic growth.
The ban takes effect on Sunday, January 5, with wildlife activists calling it a vital step to reducing the slaughter of the endangered animals.
Many awareness campaigns featuring celebrities have been held to help boost awareness of the cost of ivory.
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According to Wildlife groups, an estimate of 30,000 elephants are killed by poachers in Africa each year.
“It is the greatest single step toward reducing elephant poaching.” – Peter Knights (Chief Executive of the group WildAid)
