Can a simple genetic test identify hippo ivory in trade?

Backed by Steve Bunting, Jonathan Ng, Claire Edgerton, Jane McHugh, Sinead, David Edgerton, Rob Vacher, Mandy Lee, Alison Sharma, Vivyan Whittaker, and 22 other backers

Zoological Society of London

Ipswich, England

Biology Ecology

DOI: 10.18258/76307

$3,040

Raised of $3,040 Goal

100%

Funded on 4/28/25

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Extraction of hippo ivory samples

September 1, 2025

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