Leonardo DiCaprio Kicks Off IFAW’s Animal Action Week
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Yarmouth Port (USA), October 1, 2012: Actor and activist Leonardo DiCaprio joined IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare) today in calling for the world community to step up efforts to save elephants from poaching and the illegal ivory trade.
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