The new law, which was passed after consultation with wildlife conservation experts, now bans the trade not only in ivory but also in hippo tusks, killer whale teeth and walrus tusks in the UK. According to Gismeteo, the authorities hope the move will help protect the fauna from poaching.
The law also contains a provision that British residents cannot bring ivory, hippo tusks, killer whale and walrus teeth from abroad without special permission.
The law is part of a series of measures being taken by the UK to combat illegal wildlife trade and conserve biodiversity. Previously, the UK has already adopted laws to protect elephants and some other animal species.
Poaching and illegal trade is a serious problem in many countries, and these activities have a negative impact on wildlife, their populations and ecosystems in general. The passage of a law to extend the ivory trade ban to other animal species is an important step in combating this problem.
Source: Rosbalt
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