Can tech help to combat the illegal trade in elephant ivory? | BBC News

The transnational trade in modern ivory is banned in a bid to protect elephants - but the trade of ancient mammoth tusks is not. However, telling the difference between illegal elephant ivory and legal mammoth ivory has proven to be a real problem for border security. But now, lasers could the solution. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #Ivory #BBCNews