VOICED : Kenya prepares to burn biggest ever illegal ivory stockpile

The video discusses the destruction of a large stockpile of illegally poached ivory in Nairobi, Kenya, as a symbolic act against poaching and illegal trade. It highlights Kenya's stance that ivory's only value is on living animals, emphasizing the economic benefits of wildlife tourism over ivory sales. The video also covers the scientific examination of ivory for data collection and the ongoing challenges of the global ivory trade despite international bans.

What is the primary reason for burning the stockpile of ivory in Nairobi?

• To create space for new stockpiles

• To demonstrate the lack of value in ivory

• To sell the ashes for profit

• To use the ivory for scientific research

How does the economic value of a living elephant compare to its ivory?

• It is equally valuable

• It is less valuable than its ivory

• It is 10 times more valuable

• It is 75 times more valuable

What scientific purpose is served by examining the tusks before they are destroyed?

• To assess the quality of the ivory

• To determine the age of the elephants

• To gather data to combat poaching

• To find new uses for ivory

When was the international ivory trade banned?

• 1989

• 1985

• 1995

• 1980

What role do celebrities and conservationists play in the ivory burning event?

• They oppose the burning of ivory

• They draw attention to the elephants' plight

• They help in organizing the event

• They provide financial support