But, both species of elephant are experiencing increased instances of members without tusks. As poachers kill off elephants with the most prominent trunks, they’re taking them out of the ...

Researchers say they have developed a new way to distinguish between legal mammoth ivory and illegal elephant ivory. ...

They will likely be charged with violating a law that carries heavy penalties. Authorities make stunning discovery after tip ...

From DNA sequencing to fingerprint analysis, forensic scientists are using groundbreaking new tools to stop animal smugglers—one gorilla handprint at a time.

TYLER, Texas (KETK) – Three men were indicted by a grand jury in East Texas following accusations of transporting two African elephant ivory tusks from an Oklahoma residence to Texas for sale ...

Nigeria on Tuesday destroyed 2.5 tonnes of seized elephant tusks valued at over 9.9 billion naira ($11.2 million) in a push to protect its dwindling elephant population from rampant wildlife ...

Tusks are continuously growing incisors. Typically, adult elephant teeth comprise 12 premolars, 12 molars, and two tusks. These twin teeth are composed of four layers, the outermost being the enamel.

Other tusks belonging to the elephant species have also been found in Britain, Greece, Germany, Italy and Spain. Topics; Animals; Ben Gurion; Latest Headlines. Science News // 14 hours ago.

The 2.5 metre-long tusk from the ancient straight-tusked elephant (Palaeoloxodon antiquus) is estimated to be around half a million years old and was found in an area where stone and flint tools ...

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