Poaching and the extinction of the African Elephant

Todays guest blogger is John Frederick Walker, a conservationist and author. In his new book, Ivory's Ghosts: The White Gold History and the Fate of Elephants, which is set to hit shelves this month, Walker tells the story of the ivory trade and its dramatic effect on the population of African Elephants. He'll be at HMNS on Tuesday, Jan. 20 to give a lecture of the same title. The Writing of Ivory’s Ghosts:  The White Gold of History and the Fate of Elephants As I prepare for a national lecture tour based on my forthcoming book, Ivory’s Ghosts, I know there’ll…