Thailand destroys 2 tons of ivory in "zero tolerance" demonstration

Thailand destroys 2 tons of ivory in "zero tolerance" demonstration

Confiscated ivory is displayed before being crushed and incinerated in Bangkok on Aug. 26, 2015. Authorities in Thailand destroyed more than 2 tons of confiscated ivory that day in a ceremony aimed at demonstrating the country's "zero tolerance" approach to elephant poaching and the ivory trade. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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