It substantially limits imports, exports and sales of African elephant ivory across the states. It is limited to African elephant ivory. The rule is limited to African elephant ivory. It does not regulate ivory and bone derived from other animals, such as walruses, whales and mammothsThe United States Fish and Wildlife Service has passed a rule to enforce a a near-total ban on elephant ivory trade. US Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell said the bold action underscores the United States’ leadership and commitment to end poaching.

Source: The Star June 07, 2016 03:56 UTC