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The killing of African elephants for their ivory began as early as man could safely kill them. It was not until the 1970's that there was a sharp increase in demand.
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Are african elephants endangered?
African Elephants are endangered because hunters are killing them for their ivory and other body parts. It is estimated that by 2020 African elephants will be extinct.
Why are African Elephant endangered?
African Elephants are endangered because hunters are killing them for their ivory and other body parts. It is estimated that by 2020 African elephants will be extinct.
Is elephant extinct animal?
no elephants are not extinct they are becoming extinct though. About 100 years ago there were about 10 million elephants that walked the earth and now there are only about 500,000 left. They are becoming extinct because we are killing them for their thick beautiful ivory.
What are the reasons for he increase in rhino poaching?
Elephant tusks are made of ivory, which is used in jewelry. Poachers kill the elephants and take the tusks because ivory can bring a huge profit, especially in large quantities. Killing elephants for ivory is now illegal in most African countries. Rhinos are now being poached as well.
Do all elephants have ivory?
Yes all elephants tusks from all subspecies are made of ivory
Why do African natives shoot elephants?
Because they're ivory is valuable.
Do African elephants get killled?
Yes they do, people kill them for the ivory in their tusks.
What is threatening the African elephants?
African elephants are being threatened by illegal hunting for meat and ivory, human elephant conflict and habitat loss
Are pianos with ivory keys collectibles?
yes becuase they are old. why? becuase ivory is elephant tusks (which they kill the elephants for) and killing elephants for their tusks (also called poaching) is illeagle now.
Why are African elephants becoming extinct?
Because they are being poached/hunted for their Ivory.
How much is your ivory carving worth?
Ivory is worth a lot and is illegal to trade. Ivory is obtained by the killing of elephants for their tusks or rhinos for their horns. DONT BUY IVORY NO MATTER WHAT THE VALUE!
Who is killing the African elephant?
Hunting & Poaching - Trophy Hunting and Ivory Poaching is the main reason for the decline in numbers of African elephants. There were once millions of these animals and now only a few thousand surviveHabitat Loss - As human numbers grew, people started settling into forests and that has also affected elephant populations.These are the two things that are killing elephants.
