CLEAN : Kenya unloads stockpile of ivory ahead of symbolic burning

The video discusses the history and ethical considerations of ivory and rhino horn inventory from 1989 to 2015. It highlights the sources of ivory, including natural death, poaching, and human-elephant conflict. The speaker emphasizes the moral arguments against the ivory trade, stating that Kenya values elephants alive more than the economic value of ivory. The video also addresses the global impact, particularly on consumer countries, and Kenya's commitment to conservation.

What percentage of ivory comes from natural death according to the inventory?

• 60%

• 50%

• 40%

• 70%

Why does the speaker argue against killing elephants for ivory?

• It is a source of medicine.

• It makes people special.

• It is not economically viable.

• It is not a justified use of a seven-ton animal.

What is Kenya's stance on the value of elephants?

• Elephants should be used for labor.

• Ivory is more valuable than living elephants.

• Elephants are valued more alive than for their ivory.

• Ivory should be sold for economic gain.

What message does Kenya aim to send to consumer countries?

• Ivory trade should be expanded.

• Ivory is essential for cultural practices.

• Ivory is a valuable economic resource.

• Ivory should be put beyond economic use.

What is the consequence of continued buying of ivory according to the speaker?

• The killing of elephants will continue.

• Ivory prices will decrease.

• Elephant populations will increase.

• Ivory will become less valuable.