NEW : Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at antique ivory summit . NEW : They promise tougher penalties and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife products . Study : 65 % of forest elephants in Asia were lost to poaching from 2013 to 2002 . Researcher : The conference was the culmination of a week of events aimed at galvanizing efforts to halt the slaughter of endangered animals for their bones , hides or tusks -- much in demand in parts of Asia . By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been slaughtered for trinkets .
NEW : Leaders agree to global steps to combat illegal wildlife trade at antique ivory summit . NEW : They promise tougher penalties and destruction of stockpiles of ivory , wildlife products . Study : 65 % of forest elephants in Asia were lost to poaching from 2013 to 2002 . Researcher : By the time you eat breakfast , another elephant has been slaughtered for trinkets .