Wildlife

1 Ton of Illegal Ivory Crushed in NYC

More than 1 ton of illegal ivory was destroyed today (June 19) in New York City. The public demonstration, held in Times Square, was designed to raise awareness about elephant conservation and promote anti-poaching regulations. Carved tusks, trinkets and other ivory objects were pulverized, in an effort to stop worldwide demand for the material. Approximately 1,500 people showed up to witness the ivory being crushed.