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Wildlife campaigners raise alarm over rise in trade of hippo ivory

Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe account for 75 percent of the estimated 13,900 hippos whose parts were traded between 2009 and 2018.

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Hippos Giant Teeth Become Target for Hunters and Poaching That Could Lead to Species Population Decline

According to a recent report, Hippopotamus' giant teeth became a target of hunters and poachers because of their value and being cheaper than elephant's ivory. Experts explained that it could have long-term impacts on the said species' population.

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Poachers shift target to giant hippos teeth in place of ivory

Like ivory, hippo teeth and tusks are often used for decorative carvings, but they are cheaper and easier to obtain.

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Poachers target hippos for giant teeth in place of ivory

As bans on elephant ivory are tightened, poachers are killing hippos for their teeth, experts warn.

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Hundreds of ivory items remain on sale in UK despite near total ban – charity

The import, export and dealing of elephant ivory items of all ages – not only those produced after a certain date – became illegal in June.

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