Why Has the Value of Ivory Threatened the Extinction of the Elephant

question 186

Multiple Choice

Why has the value of ivory threatened the extinction of the elephant, whereas the value of beef has enhanced the survival of the cow?

• A)Cows are a common resource, whereas elephants are owned by governments.
• B)Elephants are larger than cows, requiring more economic resources.
• C)Elephants live in Africa, where economic resources are scarce.
• D)Elephants are a common resource, whereas cows are privately owned.

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