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Why the elephant is endangered?

Because people are killing them for their ivory tusks.


Does elephants have ivory?

Yes, the ivory in an elephant is found in its tusks. One of the main reasons the elephants are endangered is because of the ivory in their tusks. The tusks are located in the front of the elephants face, a very prominent feature for the elephant.


Is a walrus endangered?

Yes...they are endangered because of their tusks! Their tusks are made of ivory(more valuble than gold) so hunters hunt them. They are also endengered because the Natives eat them for their meat


From what animal do you get ivory?

Elephant tusks mainly. It also come from the tusks of Walrus, and Boars.


Why are elephannts endander?

Elephants are endangered because of their ivory tusks. But nowadays they are least concerned, only some species of elephants are only endangered.


What is an endangered species that begins with a w?

Walrus. Due to the fact their tusks are ivory many are hunted for their tusks.


How was the endangerment of the African elephant caused?

African elephants are endangered because of poachers hunting ivory from the elephant's tusks


Is ivory a rock?

No Ivory comes from elephants' tusks, and some animals teeth.


Why where elephants endangered?

The greatest threat to the Asian elephant's survival is the demolishing of its natural habitat by man. Deforestation and farming are clearing away their food source, causing many of these magnificent animals to die of starvation. A further reason why this animal is endangered is to do with the fact that they are being hunted for their ivory tusks. This practice is illegal, yet poachers still earn lots of money for the elephant's tusks.


Are wild boars tusks made of ivory?

No, wild boar tusks are not made of ivory. The tusks are made of dentine, which is a hard and dense material found in the teeth of animals. Ivory comes from the tusks of certain animals like elephants, walruses, and narwhals.


Is ivory a metal?

No ivory is dentine, it comes from elephants' tusks, and some animals teeth.


What causes a Asian elephant to becaome endangered?

they are killed by humans for their meat and Ivory tusks