David Beckham and Prince William speak out against animal poaching
David Beckham has teamed up with Britain's Prince William to appeal to parents in China and advise against the poaching of wild animals.
The sports star and the Duke of Cambridge have recorded a public service announcement (PSA) for wildlife protection organisation WildAid.
In the video, new father Prince William calls on parents in China
to reduce the demand of illegal wildlife products, since the Asian
country is the principal market for ivory, rhino horn, shark's fin
and other internationally outlawed items.
He says, "We must stop the demand for illegally traded wildlife
products within our lifetimes or these amazing animals will be
forever wiped from the planet. As a father, I want our children to
know that rhinos are not just a picture in a book."
Beckham adds, "We can all do our part by sharing this message with
buyers of illegal wildlife products. If you do buy ivory, rhino
horn, or shark fin I urge you to stop and help us bring these
senseless killings to an end."
Chinese basketball star Yao Ming also stars in the ad, as Prince
William joins him in trying his hand at Mandarin.
Sharing a sentence, the pair states in the Chinese language, "When
the buying stops... the killing can too."
Chinese movie icon Jackie Chan and Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson
are among the other celebrities who are lending their support to
the WildAid organisation.