Asian Elephants Under Increasing Threat As Illegal Ivory Prices Soar
Monday, February 23, 2009 - 11:23
in Mathematics & Economics
Southeast Asia's few surviving elephants are under increasing threat from booming illegal ivory prices in Vietnam, according to a new study. Vietnamese illegal ivory prices could be the highest in the world, with tusks selling for up to $1,500 per kilogram and small, cut pieces selling for up to $1,863 per kilogram.