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Madrid-Waddington students raise money to save elephants

Posted 12/14/12

Zackry LaBarge along with his grandfather, Calvin LaBarge made this "Save the Elephants" wood carving (center). Pictured are some of Mrs. Trudy Ryan's 6th grade students. MADRID -- Madrid-Waddington …

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Madrid-Waddington students raise money to save elephants

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Zackry LaBarge along with his grandfather, Calvin LaBarge made this "Save the Elephants" wood carving (center). Pictured are some of Mrs. Trudy Ryan's 6th grade students.

MADRID -- Madrid-Waddington students are raising money to adopt an elephant. They are trying to bring awareness about poaching and the illegal ivory trade.

The African elephants are dwindling in numbers and may become extinct in the next 15 years. The population - currently 600,000 - is diminishing by 38,000 each year.