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Bookmark or Share- The History of the Ivory Trade - National Geographic SocietyTrace the deadly history of the illegal ivory trade. Throughout history, the human desire for ivory—used in products from jewelry to piano keys to priceless religious art objects—has far outmatched efforts to stop the killing of African elephants for their tusks.
- Ivory trade - WikipediaThe ivory trade is the commercial, often illegal trade in the ivory tusks of the hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, [1] black and white rhinos, mammoth, [2] and most commonly, African and Asian elephants.
- Ivory | Definition, Uses, Trade, Products, Color, & Facts | BritannicaIvory is a very durable material that is not easily damaged or destroyed; it will not burn and is very little affected by immersion in water. Ivory is similar to a hardwood in some of its properties. It is quite dense, it polishes beautifully, and it is easily worked with woodworking tools.
- Elephants and the Ivory Trade: History, Impact, Initiatives - TRVSTThe elephant ivory trade is a global enterprise that travels through African countries to the rest of the world. International laws and initiatives are essential to reduce elephant poaching and conserve elephant populations. Here are some laws and initiatives that regulate elephant ivory trade and protect elephants:
- The Economics of the Illicit Ivory Trade - EducationIllegal trade in animal parts is a global problem that's signaling the extinction for many endangered species. Experts estimate that about 25,000 elephants were killed last year alone, for their ivory tusks. The driving economic forces that facilitate the illicit trade are supply and demand.
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