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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!
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What are elephatns hunted for?
Elephants are often hunted for the ivory in their tusks.
What cruelty has been done to elephants?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory (tusks) and they are also hunted for "fun"
Why are African elephants becoming extinct?
Because they are being poached/hunted for their Ivory.
Do all elephants have ivory?
Yes all elephants tusks from all subspecies are made of ivory
Where do they hunt elephants for ivory?
Virtually anywhere they live, elephants are hunted by poachers for their ivory. The range of wild elephants includes nearly all of Africa south of the Sahara, as well as southern Asia from India to Malaysia and Borneo.
Why is there only a few Asian elephants left?
Asian elephants are threatened by habitat loss, human-elephant conflict, and poaching for their ivory and other body parts. Conservation efforts are crucial to protect their remaining populations and habitats from further decline. Efforts such as habitat protection, anti-poaching measures, and community engagement are necessary to ensure the survival of Asian elephants.
What might to happen to elephants if ivory trade was made legal again?
For decades, man has hunted elephants for their tusks (Ivory). Ivory is the main reason for the drastic decline in elephant populations around the world. As of now, almost all countries have banned hunting elephants for ivory or trading in ivory related products. If ivory trade was made legal again, the elephants may go extinct due to mans greed.
What threats does elephant face?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory, and are struggling to find new habitats due to sex
Why do men hurt elephants?
Men may hurt elephants for various reasons, such as for ivory trade, capturing elephants for entertainment in circuses or tourist attractions, or due to conflicts between elephants and human settlements. It is important to promote education and conservation efforts to protect elephants and reduce instances of harm towards them.
How will elephants become extinct?
If you're meaning the African Elephant or the Asian Elephant, then they could become extinct by means of over hunting and poaching. They are mainly hunted for their ivory. Most of their habitats are becoming destroyed or built on.
Where do Asian elephants come from?
Asian elephants are very alike to African elephants. Asian elephants have smaller ears. African elephants have huge ears. Asian elephants live in Asia, and are smaller than African elephants. African elephants live in Africa. However, they are usually the same color and they both have tusks made of ivory and a trunk for a nose. Now you know how to tell apart African and Asian elephants! There are only between 41,410 and 52,345 in the wild.
When did killing African elephants for their ivory begin?
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.
