Killing for tusks is a particularly gruesome trade. Elephants are highly intelligent animals whose sophisticated social ties are exploited by poachers. They will often shoot young elephants to draw in a grieving parent, which is then killed for its tusks. picked by kakana 5 months ago

Six businessmen from Tanzania were charged today for smuggling 11 tons of elephant ivory worth $600,000 into the Philippines and Vietnam. picked by evadiva 4 months ago

The deal was approved by the 171-nation Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) meeting in The Hague. *w/ video* picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

Experts say burgeoning demand from Asia is fueling a steady increase in illegal ivory trade and game meat in Africa, which has become a more lucrative business than drug trafficking on the continent. picked by bingo 6 months ago

The government has ordered an Internet auction site to remove an advertisement in which a Brazilian man offered to sell his wife for about $50. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

The 13in tall specimen was laid by a Great Elephant Bird in Madagascar almost 400 years ago and is now a rare antique.

It is bigger than a rugby ball and measures more than 3ft round its circumference. picked by iamamaniac 8 months ago

Think that red roses are predictable? In Japan, gift-givers soon will also have the option of blue roses.

The Japanese company that created the world’s first genetically modified blue roses said today it will start selling them next year. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

A seller is offering for sale a Coke bottle from which the soccer star allegedly drank during his recent visit to the country. picked by DemureArt 2 years ago

An eccentric millionaire has put his entire life up for sale on the Internet -- including his title of Lord of the Manor of Warleigh - in the hope of converting his assets into cash. picked by qazwer00 1 year ago

A Star Trek-themed keyboard featuring letters from the Klingon alphabet has gone on sale in Britain. The keyboard has been designed for the thousands of science fiction fans who have learned to talk and write in the alien language, which is spoken by the Klingon warrior race. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

The problem with finding a pet monkey for sale in today's market is complex. If you've been searching the internet for an affordable pet monkey for sale, then you know how difficult it is to find a legit monkey breeder or seller... Your search is finally over! " Anyone selling nonhuman primates without a license should be immediately reported to the U.S.D.A. " As opposed to s... read full post picked by Ellz 2 years ago

A painful breakup with his wife has prompted a man to put his entire life - his house, his car, his job, even his friends - up for sale online in an effort to start over. picked by mutil8or 2 years ago

An ancient Roman wood and ivory throne has been unearthed at a dig in Herculaneum, Italian archaeologists said on Tuesday, hailing it as the most significant piece of wooden furniture ever discovered there. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago

The asking price? Only $79 million.

Or...maybe not picked by suebe 4 months ago

A "flying saucer" that glides three metres above the ground and carries two people has gone into commerical production. They run on alcohol and can go 100 MPH. Brochure picked by DrNothing 2 years ago

The Bush administration has announced what would be the first officially disclosed sale of US military equipment to Israel since the end of Israel's armed conflict with Lebanon in 2006. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

Smart tips for selling your home in todays real estate market. This article will help you to choose an agent, set price and sell your home. picked by CountZero 3 years ago

Sealand, (pictured left) the sea-fort turned world's smallest country, is up for sale. picked by teaya21 3 years ago

Big fall sale at drugstore.com. Up to 40% off selected product categories. Might be a good time to stock up on OTC medicine for flu season. picked by Wingnut 3 years ago

Nope, no sale. Full price or nothing. picked by mrnelson 3 years ago