Poachers new goal – hippo’s teeth

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Elephant ivory trading is heavily restricted, so the poachers found a new goal – hippopotamus teeth. Much like elephant tusks, the hippo’s teeth are used for decorative carving. Hippopotamus are listed as “vulnerable to extinction” in the IUCN list, and this growing trade might drive them to extinction.

 

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