New non-destructive laser tech provided accurate results in detecting difference between illegal and legal ivory tusk.
Ivory tusks are a feature developed in the mouth of elephants akin to human teeth; however, these deeply rooted tusks protrude beyond the jaws of the largest living land animals.DNA detectives blow open the global ivory trade with incredible discovery
Unfortunately, ivory tusks are known to be illegally traded mainly due to the high demand for ivory products valued for their aesthetic appeal and cultural significance in certain cultures. “Raman spectroscopy can provide results quickly and is easier to use than current methods, making it easier to determine between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth tusk ivory.”
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