Wildlife trade on e-commerce sites in China, with a focus on mammoth ivory: A Rapid Assessment

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Legal wildlife trade: Mammoth Ivory From all the adverts collected, 73% (n=3,126) related to the sale of products derived from mammoth ivory. Currently the sale of mammoth ivory in China is permitted; however, given the sheer number of

Product Type

Image 3 (left): Mammoth ivory figurine for sale, priced RMB 59,999 (USD 8,462) Image 4 (right): Mammoth ivory figurine for sale, prices at RMB 188,888 (USD 26,642)

Images 5-12: Bangles and bracelets for sale, priced between RMB 730-2,950 (USD 102 – 416)

Table 7: Advertisements for mammoth ivory

advertisements that were identified, further research was warranted. Of the 23 sellers identified offering mammoth ivory, most traded exclusively in that product. Most of these sellers and the identified companies they operate appear to be involved in the jewellery business, crafts and/or sculpture business.

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