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Because of their tusks. They are traded illeagally to make all kinds of ornaments and medicines. They are hunted illegally, so actually, the word isn't "hunted" it's "poached" their tusks are removed for ivory which is quite expensive
In basic poachers hunt them for their tusks (Ivory) which is in demand in some Asian and African areas. Its also being sought after by traders who sell it illegally in other countries. Some make ornaments others believe the tuck as medical powers. Latter has been been dis-proven many times but still sadly they hunt these creatures and kill them for what is basically the same composite as hair.
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Why do men hurt elephants?
Mainly for their tusks. Ivory (Their Tusks) are very costly in the black market
Do Narwhals really exist?
of course they do what do u think hunters hunted after elephants were not aloud to be hunted anymore......thats right narwhals were so never ever say they don't exist because they do they are just really rare to see.
Why is there only a few Asian elephants left?
Because many people huunted them illegally.They hunted the males for their expensive ivory tusks and meat. They also hunted the females for their meat.
How does an African elephant eat its food?
An african elephant eats everythig with its trunk
What Eats elephats?
Humans are the only predator that a elephant has. ADDENDUM: Humans are not elephants' only predator. Elephants are also hunted by lions, hyenas and wild dogs. Elephant calves are far more vulnerable to attacks from these predators and are frequently taken from the mother if there are no other adult elephants to help her defend her offspring. Large groups of lions have learned how to attack and kill juvenile elephants who have wandered away from the herd and lone adult elephants, too. These carnivores have to have large enough numbers and be hungry enough, though, to risk such a dangerous undertaking.
Are elephants hunted?
Yes, elephants are hunted by man. Elephants can also be hunted by lions, hyenas, and wild dogs.
What cruelty has been done to elephants?
Elephants are hunted for their ivory (tusks) and they are also hunted for "fun"
What are elephatns hunted for?
Elephants are often hunted for the ivory in their tusks.
Do elephants get hunted by carnivores?
yes
What are Indian elephants hunted for?
skins tusks
What do elephants eat and hunt?
Elephants are herbivores, plant eaters. And plants rarely needs to be hunted.
When do elephants get hunted?
all the time, that's why some of them are endangered
What is the animal that hunters hunt for their tusks?
Elephants are hunted for their tusks
Why are north African elephants extinct?
because the were over hunted by the romans.
Why do men hurt elephants?
Mainly for their tusks. Ivory (Their Tusks) are very costly in the black market
What African animal is almost extinct because it is hunted for its horns?
There are many animals hunted for their horns: Elephant (if you count a tusk as a horn), Rhino, some sheep and goats, deer breeds are also hunted for horns. These are just a few but there are others that are hunted for horns. If they have a horn then they are most likely to be hunted for them - unfortunately
Why are African elephants becoming extinct?
Because they are being poached/hunted for their Ivory.
