Ivory is a highly prized material in many cultures since it can be carved into intricated designs and have a highly polished surface. Due to its popularity, the animals from which ivory can be sourced have started to come under threat. Identification of the ivory species is not only important for co...
ORGANISM(S): Bos taurus (Bovine) Physeter catodon Hippopotamus amphibius (Hippopotamus) Loxodonta africana (African elephant) Cervus elaphus hippelaphus Loxodonta cyclotis Elephas maximus indicus