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Currently poaching threatens the very existence of the African Elephant, and my worry is that if we do not act NOW, we could be looking at a future in which this iconic species is wiped out.

Yaya Toure

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Yaya Toure
Age: 41
Born: 1983
Born: May 13
Association Football Player
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Gnégnéri Yaya Touré
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