Written with passion for anyone interested in seeing an end to the illegal trade in elephant ivory and rhino horn, this book shows how, by working together, people all over the world who care about these animals are gradually bringing about change for the better. It takes an overview of how the current situation came to pass by exploring poaching and its devastating consequences and the pivotal role of organized crime. The discussion of how matters are starting to improve covers the investigation and monitoring of ivory markets, sustainable uses and the key role of local communities.Enforcement of the law is vital in this story. Enter the enforcers, the technology they use to defeat the poachers and the evidence they require to prosecute offenders. Cases, some deeply shocking, are included, as well as a number of fascinating case studies, while the exploits of organized crime gangs make lively, as well as disturbing reading. Throughout the message is clear. We can and must save these animals from extinction.

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Bridget Martin is Senior Lecturer in Law Emeritus at Lancashire Law School, University of Central Lancashire. Having a passion for the natural environment, Bridget spent many happy years teaching Wildlife Law and Environmental Law to students from a number of disciplines. She has also written many articles on the protection of wildlife. Survival or Extinction began as an article, but grew, and grew, until it eventually morphed into a book.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

PART I:    CAST OF 'CHARACTERS'Chapter 2: The Animals: Elephants, Rhinos and People                                               
PART II:   THE LAW  Chapter 3: CITES and the CBD           Chapter 4: Sustainable Use: golden thread or fool's gold?                                                  
PART III:   THE COMMODITIESChapter 5: Elephant Ivory and Rhino Horn                                                   Chapter 6: The Products, their Retail Outlets, their Sellers and their Buyers                                                                
PART IV: POACHING AND SMUGGLINGChapter 7: Poaching and its Consequences                                      Chapter 8: The Survivors                                             Chapter 9: Smugglers and Smuggling Routes                                                                             
PART V: THE ONE-OFF SALES OF ELEPHANT IVORYChapter 10: The One-off Sales of Elephant Ivory and their Aftermath                                               
PART VI: SURVEYING THE IVORY MARKETS             Chapter 11: The Confusing Nature of Ivory Markets                                                       Chapter 12:  Researchers and their Methodology         Chapter 13: Markets in Africa                                                      Chapter 14: Markets in Southeast Asia                                      Chapter 15: Markets in the United States of America        &n...