“The fight to protect animals will be stepped up after diplomats and conservationists came to an agreement at a major conference in Ecuador

More than 120 countries have backed our calls for a crackdown on cruel ivory poachers who have driven animals to the brink of extinction.

Diplomats and conservationists agreed at a major ­conference in Ecuador to step up the fight and work together.

The move is a boost to the Sunday Mirror’s campaign – launched last week – to stop the illegal slaughter of ­endangered elephants and rhinos.”

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Source: The Mirror