Poachers are turning to a surprising animal to satisfy black market-demand for ivory: hippos. Hippopotamus teeth offer an alternative as elephant populations plummet, and many in many countries they're well-protected. But now hippos are under the threat of extinction - with one estimate suggesting the species could vanish within 100 years. Related:
from Inhabitat - Green Design, Innovation, Architecture, Green Building https://inhabitat.com/hippos-could-be-threatened-with-extinction-due-to-demand-for-their-teeth
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