whenever they need to
The human.Humans hunt elephants for their ivory tusks.
It is and has been illegal to hunt Elephants for Ivory. Poaching for Ivory has been one of the main reasons for the rapid decline in the population of elephants in the wild. All nations have put a ban on elephant hunting and it is illegal to hunt elephants.
Because humans are greedy creatures who destroy beauty. Also for the elephants ivory tusks!
Unfortunately, while it is illegal, in many places people still hunt elephants for the ivory from their tusks.
There is enough food for the elephants in Africa; the problem that they have is that people hunt them for their valuable ivory tusks.
man hunts elephants to get ivory and to get their skin to make cloths
People used to hunt elephants so that they could get their tusks. Ivory was used to make beautiful jewelry and statues.
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.
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!
Ivory is illegal because they used to hunt for it.
Ivory is found in the tusks of male elephants. Hunters/poachers kill the elephants for the ivory, usually the elephants are shot and once the hunters have taken the tusk the animal is Left there.