Asian Elephants Reported at Risk from Chinese Demand for Skin

ivory – n. the hard white or yellowish material from a very long, large tooth of an elephant

bead – n. a small piece of material placed on a string or wire

authenticity – n. the state of being real or true

currency – n. money, such a banknotes

commitment – n. an agreement or promise to do something

domestic – adj. of or related to one's homeland

perverse – adj. turned away from what is right or good; marked by corruption

tusk – n. a greatly enlarged tooth

juvenile – adj. undeveloped; involving young people or young animals