Episode 1: The Plight of the Elephant | Battle for the Elephants
Since the opening up of the Chinese market and the growth of its economy, ivory—once a precious material reserved for the ruling elite—has become increasingly available to the growing Chinese middle class.
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Journalist Bryan Christy explores the ancient Chinese tradition of carving ivory and reveals that what was once left to the hands of skilled artisans is now big business for large-scale carving factories.
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National Geographic Magazine Blood Ivory Article
http://ngm.nationalgeographic.....com/2012/10/ivory/ch
Episode 1: The Plight of the Elephant | Battle for the Elephants
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