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Carved hippo ivory on sale in Indonesia. Illegal and unregulated hunting for hippo skin, meat, and especially its ivory-bearing teeth, is emerging as a significant driver of population declines in range states across sub-Saharan Africa. Though international trade in these hippo products is regulated, it can be the platform that facilitates illegal offtake of species from source countries if mismanaged.

Additionally, the ban on the international trade of elephant ivory — coupled with national legislation outlawing domestic trade in demand countries like China, Hong Kong, and most recently, the United Kingdom — may further endanger hippos. Photo: Paul Hilton / Earth Tree Images

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Carved hippo ivory on sale in Indonesia. Illegal and unregulated hunting for hippo skin, meat, and especially its ivory-bearing teeth, is emerging as a significant driver of population declines in range states across sub-Saharan Africa. Though international trade in these hippo products is regulated, it can be the platform that facilitates illegal offtake of species from source countries if mismanaged.<br /> <br /> Additionally, the ban on the international trade of elephant ivory — coupled with national legislation outlawing domestic trade in demand countries like China, Hong Kong, and most recently, the United Kingdom — may further endanger hippos. Photo: Paul Hilton / Earth Tree Images