Illegal ivory: where does it come from, where does it go?

Which regions in Africa are most affected by poaching due to weak governance?

• The savannahs of Mozambique and Tanzania, and Tridom in West Africa

• The deserts of North Africa

• The coastal regions of South Africa

• The highlands of Ethiopia

What is a common method used by traffickers to smuggle ivory out of Mozambique?

• Hiding tusks in passenger luggage

• Bribing customs officers and hiding tusks in shipping containers

• Using private jets to transport tusks

• Disguising tusks as agricultural products

Why do traffickers choose indirect routes for smuggling ivory?

• To ensure faster delivery

• To increase the value of ivory

• To avoid detection by customs

• To reduce transportation costs

What is the final destination for most of the world's illegal ivory?

• Shanghai

• Guangzhou

• Beijing

• Shuidong

What is the potential impact of the illegal ivory trade on African elephants?

• Potential extinction within decades

• Increased population growth

• Improved conservation efforts

• Stable population numbers