The difference between ivory and mammoth ivory
Although both ivory and mammoth tusk belong to the category of ivory, they come from different species, so there are some distinct differences. This article will compare the two in terms of appearance, value, etc.
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Ivory: Ivory is mainly derived from African and Asian elephants, and is the only extant elephant in the family of elephants that specialize in teeth. Since elephants are mammals, their tusks grow very slowly, often taking decades to grow to the right length. Therefore, the illegal killing of elephants for ivory poses a significant threat to wild populations.
Mammoth tusks: Mammoth tusks come from the extinct mammoth, which has been extinct on the earth for thousands of years. Since mammoths are extinct, the only way to obtain mammoth ivory is to exhum their remains. As time goes on, the state of preservation of mammoth ivory in the ground becomes worse and worse, so the quality and quantity also decline year by year.
Second, appearance. 
Ivory: Ivory is usually pale yellow to white in color, sometimes with a tinge greenish tinge. Its cross-section is round or oval in shape, with a fine texture and a soft luster. The texture of the surface of the ivory is very distinctive, with irregular fine lines or spots.
Mammoth tusks: Mammoth tusks are usually darker in color, light brown or dark brown, sometimes with black streaks. Its cross-section is flattened and coarser compared to ivory. The texture of mammoth tusks is also very unique, with parallel stripes.
3. Value. 
Ivory: Since elephants are rare animals, their ivory is considered a luxury and a work of art. In Asian countries, especially China and India, ivory is seen as a mascot and a symbol of wealth. Due to the serious consequences of illegal elephant hunting, commercial ivory activities have been banned internationally. Today, most of the ivory that is legally traded comes from sustainably managed wild elephant populations. Mammoth tusks: Since mammoths are extinct, their tusks are relatively small. As a result, mammoth tusks have a higher tusk than modern tusks. In addition, high-quality mammoth ivory is even rarer due to the poor state of preservation of mammoth ivory. In the market, mammoth ivory is often used to make valuable items such as jewelry, carvings and cultural toys. Fourth, protectionWith the improvement of people's awareness of the ecological environment and wildlife protection, the act of obtaining and protecting rare animal products such as ivory and mammoth ivory has attracted widespread attention from the international community. Many countries and international organizations have taken measures to restrict or prohibit such activities in order to protect endangered species and ecological balance. Therefore, we should respect the law and ethics, refuse to buy and sell illegal animal products, and make our own contribution to the protection of the earth's ecological environment and wildlife. Mammoth ivory crafts