With Prince William set to speak out against the ivory trade on Chinese TV we look into why it is so popular there. read more
Ivory. Mostly used for decorations or to make things more elegant and pricey. Rhino tusks is used similarly, but also used for medicine which doesn’t work. These are the reasons why Elephants and Rhinos are being killed off. read more
The comparison to diamonds is commonly made: Diamonds, like ivory, are a natural substance with little inherent value but prized social significance. read more