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Yes. Elephants are hunted mainly for their tusks, called ivory. Ivory is made into silverware handles, jewelry, and other household extravagances. It is wrong and many African countries are passing acts making it illegal to hunt elephants. Hey, retailers who buy ivory: News! There is actually a type of fruit pit with the same texture and color as ivory! It is very easy to find and actually is easier to carve! So stop the slaughter of elephants and get this instead!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoYes, they are.
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What are elephatns hunted for?
Elephants are often hunted for the ivory in their tusks.
What cruelty has been done to elephants?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory (tusks) and they are also hunted for "fun"
Why do men hurt elephants?
Mainly for their tusks. Ivory (Their Tusks) are very costly in the black market
Why are African elephants becoming extinct?
Because they are being poached/hunted for their Ivory.
Do all elephants have ivory?
Yes all elephants tusks from all subspecies are made of ivory
Where do they hunt elephants for ivory?
Virtually anywhere they live, elephants are hunted by poachers for their ivory. The range of wild elephants includes nearly all of Africa south of the Sahara, as well as southern Asia from India to Malaysia and Borneo.
Do elephants have tusks?
Yes and no. Both genders of the African elephants have tusks but the female Asian elephant does not have tusks, unlike the male Asian elephant.
What might to happen to elephants if ivory trade was made legal again?
For decades, man has hunted elephants for their tusks (Ivory). Ivory is the main reason for the drastic decline in elephant populations around the world. As of now, almost all countries have banned hunting elephants for ivory or trading in ivory related products. If ivory trade was made legal again, the elephants may go extinct due to mans greed.
What threats does elephant face?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory, and are struggling to find new habitats due to sex
Why is there only a few Asian elephants left?
Because many people huunted them illegally.They hunted the males for their expensive ivory tusks and meat. They also hunted the females for their meat.
How will elephants become extinct?
If you're meaning the African Elephant or the Asian Elephant, then they could become extinct by means of over hunting and poaching. They are mainly hunted for their ivory. Most of their habitats are becoming destroyed or built on.
Where do Asian elephants come from?
Asian elephants are very alike to African elephants. Asian elephants have smaller ears. African elephants have huge ears. Asian elephants live in Asia, and are smaller than African elephants. African elephants live in Africa. However, they are usually the same color and they both have tusks made of ivory and a trunk for a nose. Now you know how to tell apart African and Asian elephants! There are only between 41,410 and 52,345 in the wild.
