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Probably because it was better to raise some money from the sale, rather than simply destroy it. The funds raised could be put towards the cost of policing the trade, or educating people. The 'normal' way to dispose of confiscated ivory is to simply burn it. The death of the elephants for their ivory is a sad, selfish act, and it's much better to re-use it in the animals memory than simply incinerate it.
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Is it illegal to bring ivory tusks into the US?
The actual situation is a little more complicated than that, but basically, yes, the US does not allow trafficking in ivory. (There are some exceptions for antiquities and the like.)
What is the international policy regarding the sale of ivory?
A worldwide ban on ivory sales was imposed in 1989, then in the late 1990s the ban was lifted to allow some southern African states to sell down their inventories of ivory confiscated from poachers, and now only limited sales are permitted.
What are elephant tusks made out of?
Ivory is the answer
Is ivory real?
There is real ivory- a natural animal product, such as elephant ivory, walrus ivory, etc, and there is artificial manmade ivory.
Do cougars have ivory?
No. They have some righteous teeth, but no ivory.
Is the ivory in elephant tusk in ivory soap?
no, it is a different kind of ivory
What is pre-ban ivory?
Ivory produced before the production of ivory was banned.
What is the difference between ivory and mandarin ivory?
the mandrin ivory has a tint of orange in it
What is the plural form ivory?
Ivory
How much for a carved ivory tusk figurines?
A tusk from an adult male elephant weighs between 100 and 175 pounds, according to SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment, while a tusk from an adult female elephant weighs between 40 and 44 pounds. The heaviest tusk ever recorded weighed in at 220 pounds
What is elephant ivory ware is it ivory or bone or?
Elephant ivory is made from the tusk of an elephant.
Who is chris ivory's mother?
Judy Ivory is Chris Ivory's mother. Look it up!! :)
