"Ivory trafficking" refers to the illegal buying, selling, and trading of elephant tusks or elephant ivory. It involves the movement of ivory products from poachers to buyers, and it threatens the survival of elephants. Full definition
Six of the eight countries identified by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) as most implicated in ivory trafficking globally are in the bottom half of the most corrupt countries in the world. (sciencedaily.com)
This example serves as a grave reminder that the mere anticipation of renewed trade can itself be enough to bring back into action people who hope to profit from a resumption of international ivory trafficking. (newscientist.com)
Knowing the primary areas where elephants are poached could help combat ivory trafficking at its source. (sciencedaily.com)