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Do all elephants have ivory?
Yes all elephants tusks from all subspecies are made of ivory
What two countries have the largest markets for raw ivory?
Asia and Africa have the largest markets for raw ivory.......
Why was ivory important in west Africa trade?
Ivory was highly valued in West African trade due to its rarity and aesthetic appeal, making it a sought-after material for luxury items, jewelry, and art. It served as a status symbol among African elites and was also in demand by European and Asian markets for crafting various goods. The ivory trade contributed significantly to the wealth of West African kingdoms and facilitated connections with international trade networks, further enhancing the region's economic importance. Additionally, the trade in ivory often intersected with the transatlantic slave trade, complicating its legacy.
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.
What is an African ivory horn?
French horn
What are Asian sculptured ivory tables worth?
$5
Why are Asian elaphants endangered?
Habitat destruction and hunting for ivory are the main threats to the Asian elephant.
Where was elephant ivory first discovered?
Elephant ivory was first discovered in Africa, where it comes from the tusks of African and Asian elephants. Ivory has been prized for its beauty and durability for centuries, leading to extensive hunting of elephants for their tusks.
How is ivory obtained?
There are several ways that ivory is obtained. One is by killing animals like elephants for their tusks and walrus for their tusks. Another is to find fossilized ivory left from animals dead for millions of years. Each type of ivory has a different color to it and texture. For instance the African elephant ivory has more a yellow cream shade to it than the Asian elephant ivory. The Asian elephant ivory is a bright white. The walrus ivory tends toward the yellow brown shades and fossilized ivory is often light brown to dark brown. Today very few bull elephants live past 3-4 years old because they are killed for their ivory and it is hard to find an older bull elephant with a full set of tusks since they have all ready been killed by poachers and hunters.
Can you sell ivory beads?
No. In many countries including the United States, selling ivory is illegal. Also, do not export ivory. That is highly illegal too. Sorry, but the above answer is wrong. If your Asian ivory was imported before 1976 and is at least 100 years old, it is legal to buy, sell, or trade interstate. If your carved African Ivory was imported before 1989, it is legal to buy, sell, trade or export.
What African country is Yamoussoukro the capitol of?
Ivory Coast
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.
