Tanzania's government is reversing its controversial decision to lift a ban on wildlife exports.
The order to roll back the embargo was only announced two days ago and had been heavily criticised by activists.
The law was introduced in 2016 to help prevent protected animals from being smuggled out of the country by poachers.
Tanzania's Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources Pindi Chana however said the ban would be reinstated until a further decision had been made.
Tanzania's government is reversing its controversial decision to lift a ban on wildlife exports.
The order to roll back the embargo was only announced two days ago and had been heavily criticised by activists.
The law was introduced in 2016 to help prevent protected animals from being smuggled out of the country by poachers.
Tanzania's Minister of Tourism and Natural Resources Pindi Chana however said the ban would be reinstated until a further decision had been made.
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