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"[President] Trump to lift ban on importing elephant trophies from Africa"

realDonaldTrump [soylentnews.org] writes:

"The Trump administration on Wednesday announced that it will issue permits for elephant trophies from Zambia and Zimbabwe, reversing a 2014 ban under President Obama.

A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service official told [archive.org] ABC News that the agency received new information from the countries that the move would benefit conservation in the area." http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/11/16/trump-to-lift-ban-on-importing-elephant-trophies-from-africa.html [foxnews.com]

UPDATE: ELEPHANT TROPHIES ON HOLD!

realDonaldTrump [soylentnews.org] writes:

"Put big game trophy decision on hold until such time as I review all conservation facts. Under study for years. Will update soon with Secretary Zinke. Thank you!" https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/931685146415255552 [twitter.com]

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