Why is the commercial value of ivory a threat to the elephant, while the commercial value of beef is the cow's guardian?
A)Elephants live in Africa, whereas cows live in the United States.
B)Elephants are a common resource.
C)Cows are a common resource.
D)Cows are a public good.

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The commercial value of ivory is a threat to the elephant because it leads to poaching and illegal killing of elephants for their tusks. Elephants are not a common resource and their population size is declining rapidly due to poaching. On the other hand, the commercial value of beef is not a threat to cows because they are a common resource and their population size is maintained through breeding and farming practices.

Why Is the Commercial Value of Ivory a Threat to the Elephant