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Animals they have hunted and killed over the years. for more on all of this, we're happy to be joined by zoologist and nature tv host jarod miller. what was wrong with the existing >> well, brian, i mean, first off, we have to say that elephants are among the most magnificent, 9,000 pounds of pretty much the most beautiful animal on the face of the earth. to see one of these creatures up close, whether here in the zoological community or those who have had the opportunity to see them in the wild, it's a once in lifetime experience. these animals are that special. now, with this deregulation, o...

Now, with this deregulation, obviously it is as controversial as you can get. back in 2014, obviously because of those declining numbers, we wanted to make sure that these populations are sustaining, that, you know, there's not going to be any of these parts being brought to the u.s. trophy-wise, but also keep in mind that there is a difference between the illegal ivory trade, brian, and the -- what u.s. fish and wildlife is moving forward with, with a permit system to bring awareness and funds to the conservation of elephants. >> let's give them the benefit of the doubt that american big game...

Now, with this deregulation, obviously it is as controversial as you can get. back in 2014, obviously because of those declining numbers, we wanted to make sure that these populations are sustaining, that, you know, there's not going to be any of these parts being brought to the u.s. trophy-wise, but also keep in mind that there is a difference between the illegal ivory trade, brian, and the -- what u.s. fish and wildlife is moving forward with, with a permit system to bring awareness and funds to the conservation of elephants. >> let's give them the benefit of the doubt that american big game...