Because people kill animals to get to their ivory. These animals face extiction
The ivory trade was made illegal in 1979.
IT has no value as it is internationally illegal to trade in ivory.
The international trade in ivory was largely made illegal in 1989 when the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) implemented a ban on the commercial trade of elephant ivory. However, some countries still have domestic markets for ivory, and efforts to combat illegal poaching and trade continue to evolve. Various national laws and regulations also exist, further restricting or banning ivory trade in specific regions.
Ivory trade predominantly occurs in Asia and Africa, with countries such as China, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines being major consumers. Illegal ivory trade also occurs in Europe and the United States, where ivory products are often sold as antiques or luxury items. Efforts are being made globally to combat the illegal ivory trade and protect endangered elephant populations.
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!
It is illegal to sell or trade ivory tusks. It has been banned since 1989.
They had to be more careful not to get caught .
An ivory statue is typically made from the tusks of elephants, which are poached for their ivory. This illegal poaching threatens the survival of elephant populations in the wild. It is important to discourage the trade of ivory products to protect these animals.
Step 1)Ban the sale & purchase of ivory. 2)Make it illegal to own. 3)Confescate ivory items as contriban. 4)Possibly hold public displays of large quantities of ivory art being destroyed to really get the point though.
In 2008, approximately 1,000 metric tons of ivory were reported to have been sold globally. This figure includes both legal and illegal sales, with a significant portion attributed to poaching and illegal trade. The demand for ivory primarily comes from markets in Asia, where it is often used for traditional medicine and luxury goods. Efforts to combat illegal ivory trade have since intensified due to the decline in elephant populations.
yes, selling ivory anywhere is illegal. sorry but this is untrue international trade was halted from 1989. Since then trade of ivories already within a given country has been generally permitted.
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.