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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.
Are pianos with ivory keys collectibles?
yes becuase they are old. why? becuase ivory is elephant tusks (which they kill the elephants for) and killing elephants for their tusks (also called poaching) is illeagle now.
Are african elephants endangered?
African Elephants are endangered because hunters are killing them for their ivory and other body parts. It is estimated that by 2020 African elephants will be extinct.
How much is your ivory carving worth?
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!
Why is the ivory trade an important global issue?
Ivory is much wanted, but usually in taking the ivory from the elephant, it is killed. That has previously resulted in the endangerment of elephants, which affets the worldwide ecosystem.
Why do hunters poach elephants and rhinos?
for their ivory tusk and horns.. simply for the money they will just saw it off after killing them.
Why were people killing elephants?
Apart from the stupidity of some people, a major reason is greed. Elephants are valued for body parts such as the ivory that can be obtained from their tusks, and poachers are more interested in the monetary value of these parts, than in the value of these magnificent animals for themselves.
Is there a safer way to get ivory from elephants?
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.
Why is ivory so precious?
Ivory is so precious because it is now illegal to bring ivory into the Western countries. Ivory comes from the tusks of elephants and Western countries are trying to stop the over abundance of killing elephants just for their ivory tusks.
Is elephant extinct animal?
no elephants are not extinct they are becoming extinct though. About 100 years ago there were about 10 million elephants that walked the earth and now there are only about 500,000 left. They are becoming extinct because we are killing them for their thick beautiful ivory.
What is ivory made of?
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.
What substance are elephants tusks made from?
Ivory
