Since the original discovery of 41 elephant carcasses in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park last week, a further 28 carcasses have now been discovered in what is believed to be the worst mass poisoning of elephants on record. - Halil

It is highly likely that more wildlife, especially scavengers that will have eaten some of the carcasses, and any other animals that drank from the poisoned water holes, will have died in addition to the elephants. - Halil

This article contains images that may upset of poisoned elephants/vultures! ~ It is now being reported the ongoing slaughter of Africa’s elephants is at record levels. The situation is so bad it is out or control, especially in those countries lacking the resources to fight the increase in demand for ivory from the Far East. The images we have attached are graphic and convey the carnage and the insatiable greed of those involved in this barbarism. http://raptorpolitics.org.uk/2013... - Halil

That's horrible! I visited Hwange a few years ago, and the herds of elephants were amazing. This is so sad and criminal. :( - Anne Bouey

How terrible. I hope the people they caught are tried, fined and jailed. Is there some kind of economic sanction on countries buying the ivory? If not, there should be. - Anika

What we need is an out right ban of ALL ivory and we should also encourage any antique dealers to stop praising any ivory works, pre-ban or otherwise, it only encourages its erroneous allure. Auction houses should refuse to deal them, but unfortunately profit is always going to be the winner. Even more so when you consider the species will face extinction within the next 10-20 years, so its value and desirability will only increase! :( - Halil

:( - imabonehead

Update: 81 dead now and that's just the elephants, who knows how many other wildlife have been killed by the cyanide? :( http://uk.news.yahoo.com/81-elep... - Halil

:( - Stephen Mack

Evidence shows that cyanide compounds linger in affected plant and fish tissues and can persist in the environment for long periods of time - MPC Fact Sheet: Cyanide - Earthworks http://www.earthworksaction.org/files... - Halil