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Elephants being killed fir their tusks?
Yes,for ivory
Where was ivory obtained?
Mainly from Africa, from the tusks of elephants killed for that purpose.
Why were people killing elephants?
Apart from the stupidity of some people, a major reason is greed. Elephants are valued for body parts such as the ivory that can be obtained from their tusks, and poachers are more interested in the monetary value of these parts, than in the value of these magnificent animals for themselves.
Should elephants be killed for ivory?
yes because the are fat and ugly and have no reason to live
How many elephants are killed for their tusks?
Hundreds of thousands of elephants have been killed over the past century by trophy hunters and ivory poachers. Approximately 100 years there were 5 to 10 million elephants that roamed the Savannah of Africa and today there are only a few thousand of these magnificent species left in the jungles of Africa.
Why is the ivory trade an important global issue?
Ivory is much wanted, but usually in taking the ivory from the elephant, it is killed. That has previously resulted in the endangerment of elephants, which affets the worldwide ecosystem.
Why are the Asian elephants going in danger?
They are killed for their ivory tusks and the results is the poachers are killing the elephants. Ivory is sold and used for various products in Asia and are worth thousands. Even worse is the rhino that are killed for their horn that is considered good to grind up and drink for medical treatment. There are fewer rhinos than elephants.
What percentage of elephants die from hunters every year?
I'm not sure what percentage, but about 70,000 African elephants are killed annually by poachers for ivory which is in the elephants tusks. Hope this helps.
Why do humans get killed by elephants?
To get their tusks. The tusks are made of ivory. It is very valueable. because elephants can become realy protective and if we are in their territory then they will get more then protective
Is there a safer way to get ivory from elephants?
No, all the ways to get ivory from elephants is wrong and will kill the elephants. You should NOT buy or get elephant's ivory tusks. Do not be a poacher.
What happened to elephants during the 1980s?
In the 1980, as many as 1 million elephants were killed thoughtout africa. Hunters killed the animals for their ivory tusks withch were used to make jewerlry and other items.
ARE BABY elephants killed for their tusks?
Only the mature ones, the baby ones don't have enough ivory to be used
