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A manatee swims directly toward the camera underwater in green, slightly murky water.
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Endangered Species Coalition & Save the Manatee Club Celebrates Manatee Day

This Manatee Appreciation Day, the Endangered Species Coalition and Save the Manatee Club are highlighting the Florida manatee’s recovery story and calling on Americans to protect the Endangered Species Act. Though manatees have made a remarkable comeback, ongoing threats to their habitat mean continued protections are essential.

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An adult elephant with large tusks stands in a grassy savanna under a cloudy sky, surrounded by shrubs and tall grass.
Elephants

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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