Over the last decade, the global hippo population has declined by as much as 50 percent. Much of this due to illegal hunting for meat and ivory. Despite this, the European Union plans to oppose a motion to ban the global trade of hippo products. In response, experts from 10 African countries are urging the EU commission to change its position. FRANCE 24's Sam Bradpiece tells us more.
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