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On the 52nd Anniversary of the Endangered Species Act, the Nation’s Most Popular Wildlife Law Faces Unprecedented Attacks 

As the Endangered Species Act marks 52 years of protecting America’s wildlife, conservation leaders warn that political rollbacks threaten decades of progress and imperiled species nationwide.

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Technology joins the fight against poaching

Elephant poaching is on the rise, and the international demand for illegal ivory continues to grow. In China, the ivory trade is extremely profitable; a single elephant tusk weighing 6 pounds can go for $12,700. The business in China is undergoing a crackdown and has largely moved online. In the United States, it is estimated that 30% of the ivory on the market is illegal.

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