U.K. Announces Ban on Ivory Sales

​http://worldanimalnews.com/breaking-news-uk-government-announces-ban-on-ivory-sales-to-help-protect-elephants/

Another day, another country displaying compassion for elephants. The United Kingdom has announced a ban on ivory sales in an effort to conserve elephant populations. This ban will see fines and a potential 5 year jail sentence doled out to anyone who participates in the sale of ivory. Being one of the major players in the International community, this will surely set an example for the world when it comes to preserving the elephant species.

My last post in regards to ivory called out to the countries of the world to consider this ban. There is absolutely nothing redeemable about slaughtering an endangered animal simply for its tusks. It's as malicious and unnecessary as anything I can imagine and a shining example of what human greed looks like. No regard for a species that faces extinction and absolutely no regard for animals and their worth. It's so sickening to me that people can only see animals for what they can provide for us as opposed to the living, feeling, beings that they actually are. Innocent creatures who simply want to exist, but that is not an option as long as human greed exists.

The United Kingdom joins countries like China and the United States in implementing a ban. Unlike these other countries, the U.K.'s ban is without stipulations, meaning all ivory sales will be considered illegal and punishable by law. This certainly sends the message that ivory is worthless as far as they're concerned and I truly hope the rest of the world quickly follows suit. 

We live on this planet together, and until we can understand this and allow animals the opportunity to thrive as we do, there will be a need for activism! 
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Congratulations to the United Kingdom for doing their part to aid in elephant conservation!

HAPPY VEG