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Unknown number of elephants feared dead at world heritage site [View all]
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-22463388
Forest elephants in the Central African Republic have become a new target for poaching gangs
A heavily armed gang have killed an unknown number of elephants at a world heritage site in the Central African Republic (CAR).
WWF says that ivory poachers were seen using a scientist's observation platform to shoot the animals who gather there in large numbers.
The campaigners say they are extremely worried about the elephants in Dzanga-Ndoki national park.
The head of Cites has also expressed grave concern for the animals fate.
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