Friday, July 11, 2014

Poachers kill elephant for tusks in Thai sanctuary

In this photo released by the Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal on July 11, 2014, Klao, a 50-year-old elephant lies dead with its tusks were taken off on the ground in Ayutthaya province, central Thailand. A conservation center in Thailand says poachers have killed and sawed the tusks off the 50-year-old elephant that performed in royal processions and was even featured in Oliver Stone’s 2004 movie "Alexander." (AP Photo/Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and Royal Kraal) BANGKOK (AP) — Poachers have killed and sawed the tusks off a 50-year-old elephant that performed in Thai royal processions and was featured in Oliver Stone's 2004 movie "Alexander," the manager of the conservation center where the animal was kept said Friday.








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