Ivory is a highly prized material in many cultures since it can be carved into intricate designs
and have a highly polished surface. Due to its popularity, the animals from which ivory can …

The investigation of wildlife trade and crime has benefitted from advances in technology and
scientific development in a variety of fields. Stable isotope analysis (SIA) represents one …

The transportation of Chalcolithic and Early Bronze Age ivory raw materials and artefacts
across the Mediterranean has been in the focus of archaeological research for over a …

Reeves's pheasant feathers are used to make headgears for the Chinese opera—Xiqu;
however, this posed a considerable threat to the bird's population before it was banned from …

The demystification of how 19th-century novelly designed materials became significant
elements of modern technological, economic, and cultural life requires a complete …

The elephant ivory trade remains controversial because of concerns about the extinction risk
of elephants and the different needs of CITES member states. Thailand's situation is …

The size of tusks in proboscideans has numerous implications for their function, biology,
ecology, and other aspects of both extant and extinct species. Yet, no prior studies have …

Over recent years, mounting pressure has been placed on countries to assess their role in
the ivory trade, with a view to tackling the rapidly declining numbers of elephants, due to …

This paper aims to analyze the role of natural heritage cataloging when criminal events
challenge natural history museums. This study investigates the rhino horn thefts in Italian …

This Element addresses the study and documentation of objects made from the durable
materials of animal bodies, including bone, antler, ivory, and keratinous tissues. This …