Elephants are hunted for their tusks. These are made of ivory and were used to make jewellery sold at high prices. Many elephants were shot for their tusks, and even today they have to be protected from poachers in wildlife parks. Other animals are also hunted for their body parts. The Asian black bear is hunted for its gall bladder, rhinos for their horns, seals and big cats for their skin. A few wild species of crocodiles are killed because their skin is used for making bags and shoes. Hunting is also done for the thrill of the chase and a greed for the trophy, such as a bear or tiger skin.
