Ivory poaching and trading has a long and tragic history. Humans have coveted ivory for use in a range of products—such as piano keys and jewelry. Though the selling and trading of ivory is outlawed ...

New genetic evidence confirms that ivory poaching in Africa involves only a few powerful players who consolidate the goods for illegal trade abroad. robertharding / Alamy Stock Photo Behind every ...

"Tracking The Illegal Ivory Trade: Genetic Test Of Ivory Source Could Help Thwart Elephant Poachers." ScienceDaily. www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2003 / 11 / 031126065807.htm (accessed July 14, ...

A team led by scientists at the University of Washington and special agents with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has used genetic testing of ivory shipments seized by law enforcement to ...