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Elephant poaching increases in Kenya

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Kenyan wildlife officials claim there has been a sharp rise in elephant poaching since the ban on the ivory trade was partially lifted.

Officials are warning that a UN-sanctioned ivory auction held in 2008 has set back elephant conservation in the region.

Laura Sheeter reports.

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