Multiple lines of evidence suggest the persistence of the Ivory‐billed Woodpecker (Campephilus principalis) in Louisiana
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.10017
Abstract: Abstract The history of the decline of the Ivory‐billed Woodpecker is long and complex, but the status of the species since 1944, when the last widely accepted sighting in continental North America occurred, is particularly… read more here.
Keywords: ivory; evidence; ivory billed; billed woodpecker ... See more keywords
Global ivory market prices since the 1989 CITES ban
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocon.2019.07.020
Abstract: Poaching associated with the ivory trade is estimated to cause an 8% annual loss in the world elephant population. Although international trade in ivory was banned by the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered… read more here.
Keywords: cites ban; ivory market; region; ivory ... See more keywords
Elephant poaching and the ivory trade: The impact of demand reduction and enforcement efforts by China from 2005 – 2017
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DOI: 10.1016/j.gecco.2018.e00486
Abstract: African elephants are iconic species threatened by poaching and China was considered as one of the main destinations for illegally sourced ivory. In this article we combine two surveys of ivory carving enterprises with other… read more here.
Keywords: china; ivory; ivory trade; demand reduction ... See more keywords
Radiocarbon dating of illegal ivory confirmed by Milos Forman’s Hair
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DOI: 10.1017/rdc.2024.62
Abstract: Abstract Illegal poaching brought elephant species to the brink of extinction; therefore, international trade in ivory has become regulated by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Flora and Fauna (CITES). However, the… read more here.
Keywords: radiocarbon; radiocarbon dating; ivory confirmed; ivory ... See more keywords
Calcium-Based Mineralized Hydrogels for Temporary Reinforcement and Conservation of Ancient Ivory Relics.
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DOI: 10.1021/acsami.4c14901
Abstract: Ancient ivory serves as an important witness of time and historical events, offering highly significant insights into the fields of paleontology, mineralogy, materials science, and geochemistry. However, ancient ivory has undergone groundwater corrosion and has… read more here.
Keywords: ancient ivory; ivory; temporary reinforcement; calcium based ... See more keywords
14-Carbon demonstrates that some illegal ivory is being taken from government stockpiles
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2211550119
Abstract: The 14-carbon in animal tissues records the time that the tissues are formed; since the 1960s, using the “bomb curve” for 14C, the age of animal death can be determined accurately. Using animal tissue samples… read more here.
Keywords: government; demonstrates illegal; ivory; carbon demonstrates ... See more keywords
The ivory lncRNA regulates seasonal color patterns in buckeye butterflies
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DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2403426121
Abstract: Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are transcribed elements increasingly recognized for their roles in regulating gene expression. Thus far, however, we have little understanding of how lncRNAs contribute to evolution and adaptation. Here we show that… read more here.
Keywords: color pattern; non coding; ivory; color patterns ... See more keywords
Elephant range and population, strontium isotopes, and genetics combine to give local-scale specificity to ivory hotspot tracking.
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DOI: 10.1080/10256016.2025.2596896
Abstract: We use Sr isotopes to increase the precision of DNA-based origin estimates of wildlife products. Population information is used to develop Sr isotope Elephant Polygons that are overlaid onto the region of origin identified by… read more here.
Keywords: genetics; origin; ivory; elephant range ... See more keywords
Elephant ivory rings in early medieval graves reconsidered
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DOI: 10.1111/emed.12715
Abstract: This work is the most complete investigation to date of the enigmatic ivory rings found in graves of fifth‐ to seventh‐century lowland Britain. This new survey of the archaeological evidence has produced a corpus of… read more here.
Keywords: medieval graves; ivory; rings early; early medieval ... See more keywords
Species identification of ivory and bone museum objects using minimally invasive proteomics
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DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.adi9028
Abstract: 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 be sourced… read more here.
Keywords: minimally invasive; museum; identification ivory; ivory ... See more keywords
Time on a Tablet: Early Ivory Sundials Incorporating Wax Writing Tablets
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DOI: 10.1163/15733823-00243p01
Abstract: This article offers the first comprehensive study of a newly discovered type of medieval sundial made of ivory which might well be the precursor of the well-known diptych dial form made from ivory and wood.… read more here.
Keywords: early ivory; wax writing; time tablet; tablet early ... See more keywords