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Basically it's valuable because it's rare. You get it from elephant tusks, and not that much from each elephant either. And you have to kill the elephant to get it.
In order to protect the animals, all trade in new ivory has been banned, making the existing pieces even more valuable.
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From what valuable matiral elephents'tasks made'?
Ivory
What animals have ivory penis bone?
There IS no ivory penis. Ivory is a material that the tusks of elephants and walruses that is valuable on the black market (not that i would know).
Why do African natives shoot elephants?
Because they're ivory is valuable.
What color white watercolor makes Ivory?
PS What color brown in watercolor makes ivory when mixed with ____?____ white??
Is ivory valuable?
Yes, ivory is valuable. Its value is attributed to its color and carving capabilities. Now that poaching is being severely punished, its value has skyrocketed. Its value has also risen due to the declining elephant population.
What makes a narwhal unique?
Ivory
What valuable natural resources were found in western Africa?
salt ivory gold and iron
What mineral was as valuable as gold in Africa?
Ivory was as valuable as gold in Africa because of its scarcity and demand in the international market, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ivory trade was a major source of wealth and power for many African societies.
Why are elephants killed for?
Either for the thrill of the hunt, or because there's money to be made from the parts of the animals. Ivory from elephant's tusks is very valuable to some. Tiger body parts are used in Eastern medicine.
What valuable renewable resource that attracted many Europeans to Central Africia in the late 1400s?
Ivory
What is a narwhal's horn made of?
Made of ivory, many poachers are illegally hunting narwhals for their valuable horns.
Why do people hunt for ivory?
becuasae they think it's rare and beautiful but to get that ivory, they have to kill elephants They use it in commercial products, a classic example is the piano keys on older pianos.
