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Poachers in search of ivory in northern Cameroon have slaughtered nearly 300 elephants for their tusks since mid-January, according to the country's minister of forestry and wildlife.

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Dead dolphin tally reaches 81 on Cape Codupdated: Thu Feb 02 2012 09:46:00

At least 81 dolphins have been found dead or died shortly after being discovered on Cape Cod in a series of largely unexplained strandings that began early last month, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

At least 20 dolphins found dead in Cape Cod areaupdated: Tue Jan 17 2012 01:26:00

At least 20 dolphins have died after washing up near several Cape Cod towns, an International Fund for Animal Welfare spokeswoman said Monday.

Gulf cheetah panic spotlights illegal animal tradeupdated: Thu Dec 30 2010 07:50:00

When a cheetah went walkabout in Sharjah earlier this month it caused widespread panic, reportedly surprising worshippers at a mosque before it was "arrested" and placed in an animal sanctuary.

Free the killer whaleupdated: Fri Apr 09 2010 15:40:00

When it comes to animal exploitation -- follow the money. Using animals for entertainment is big business, plain and simple. The killer whale Tilikum has helped SeaWorld sell millions of dollars worth of tickets.

Gifts that give backupdated: Wed Dec 03 2008 13:21:00

You can find hundreds of gifts for your friends and family -- and help save the world. We've sought out eye-catching and adorable presents with proceeds that go to charity. Here's where to shop for a change.

Lost manatee rescuedupdated: Sun Oct 12 2008 23:19:00

A wayward manatee is headed south after being pulled from frigid waters off Cape Cod.

Rescued penguins returned to seaupdated: Wed Oct 08 2008 17:21:00

Penguins rehabilitated with the help of the International Fund for Animal Welfare are released back into the sea.

Flight of the penguins: Rescuers return wayward birds homeupdated: Wed Oct 08 2008 17:21:00

Flying penguins are unusual. Especially when they fly on a C-130 Hercules military plane.

Time.com: Penguins Ride Air Force Jet to South Atlanticupdated: Tue Oct 07 2008 11:30:00

More than 370 penguins that mysteriously washed up on Brazil's equatorial beaches were flown south on a huge air force cargo plane and released closer to the frigid waters they call home

Elephants at risk from gangs, eBayupdated: Tue May 22 2007 11:58:00

Efforts to protect endangered African elephants from the threat of extinction are being undermined by a burgeoning ivory smuggling network run by Asian crime gangs and by a "rampant trade" in illegal ivory on auction Web sites such as eBay, according to two new reports.

Online trade 'threatens wildlife'updated: Tue Aug 16 2005 05:58:00

Thousands of live animals and wildlife products are being traded illegally every week on the Internet, according to a study by an animal protection group.

Mass seal hunt sparks outrageupdated: Mon Apr 12 2004 07:47:00

Canada is once again at the center of an environmental row as it begins the largest seal hunt in more than half a century.

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