From allAfrica

Wildlife conservation groups have intensified calls for government to stop the exportation of baby elephants.

The petition — originated by Johnny Rodrigues — director for Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force (ZCTF), calling for the government of Zimbabwe to cease the exportation of baby elephants to China, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France is gaining momentum.

A total of 28 296 people had signed the online petition titled Stop Zimbabwe Elephant Exports to China by 11:30am on Thursday January 15.

Among the signatories of the petition are people from as far as Italy, Spain, New Zealand, France, US and Britain, among others.

The petition, which Rodrigues says has support of the European Union, among others, was brought to life when allegations were thrown around claiming the government was secretly exporting baby elephants to China.

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