How much does an elephant cost?

How much does an elephant cost?
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Doesn't really matter, since all trade in ivory - which tusks are made of - is banned to protect the elephants from poaching. Only ivory that's legal to buy and own is antique pieces, and it's really hard to set an average price on that.
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