Which of the Following Statements About Elephants and the Ivory

question 92

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about elephants and the ivory trade is false?

• A) African elephants are endangered throughout their range.
• B) The geographical source of ivory can be determined by the use of DNA markers.
• C) There is a strong demand for ivory in Japan and China because of its use in folk medicines.
• D) Online sales of ivory on eBay have been banned.
• E) The legal mechanism for prohibiting the ivory trade is the international agreement called the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species.

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