The aftermath of the ivory ban At the beginning of the year China passed a ban on ivory. This was a major victory for elephant conservation and wildlife! Following the ban, WWF-China has spoken out about the new law and what this means for elephants and the rangers who protect them. Ivory is a common gift given during Chinese New Year, but during the festive celebrations this year, it is important to give life, not ivory. READ MORE World pangolin day World Pangolin Day is this week, and to celebrate we have some fun facts about pangolins to share! Did you know... ... there are 8 species of pangolins? ... they are the only mammal in the world with scales! ... due to high demand for their scales, the Asian pangolin population has declined by an estimated 80% over the past decade. The good news is we're working in Asia and Africa to combat wildlife crime and lower demand for pangolins. Join us to lobby for stronger laws and national enforcement! TAKE PART TODAY Connect with us: Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 WWF International, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website Our mailing address is: Rue Mauverney 28 · CH- 1196 Gland · 1196 Gland · Switzerland  Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.