Activists protest slaughter of elephants and rhinos

By Katie Causey

October 25, 2015

In over one hundred cities across the globe, activists took to the streets this month to protest the slaughter of elephants and rhinos for their ivory.

Students met at Kogan Plaza to join fellow protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial. Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer — Students met at Kogan Plaza to join fellow protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial.
Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer

ElephantProtest2_JD — Senior Hannah Moskowitz, president of GW Animal Advocates, marched with fellow activists. Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer

ElephantProtest3_JD — Many protestors, like Tracie Anderson, carried creative signs. Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer

ElephantProtest5_JD — Jen Samuel, the leader of Elephants of D.C., spoke with other activists outside the White House. Jillian DiPersio | Hatchet Photographer