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A tusk is an extremely long incisor tooth of certain mammals that protrudes when the mouth is closed. Tusk-bearing mammals include elephants, warthogs, wild boar, walruses, and narwhals. Tusks are used by humans to produce ivory, which is used in artifacts and jewelry, and formerly in other items such as piano keys.

Since most tusk-bearing mammals are endangered (especially the African elephant), the ivory trade is severely restricted by the United Nations Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). It is unknown if or when this restriction will end.

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Mystery of the narwhal tusk.(Science Desk)
Jan 01, 2006; THE NARWHAL TUSK has inspired association with the fabled unicorn and at one time was a highly valued trade commodity. Queen...
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Sensitive tooth: the narwhal's tusk is one whale of a tooth, but what is it used for?
Nov 03, 2006; The single, 9-foot-long tusk of the narwhal, an Arctic whale, has been an enduring mystery. In medieval times, people guessed it...
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Changes to Tusk Management Team
Nov 03, 2005; CALGARY, ALBERTACCNMatthews - Nov. 3, 2005) - TUSK Energy Corporation (TSX:TSK) ("TUSK") announces a number of changes to the...
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Changes to Tusk Management Team.
Nov 03, 2005; CALGARY, ALBERTA, Nov 3, 2005 (CCNMatthews via COMTEX) -- TUSK Energy Corporation (TSX:TSK) ( TUSK ) announces a number of...
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TUSK Energy Corporation Enters Into Arrangement Agreement for Cash Consideration of CDN$2.15 per Share.
Feb 10, 2009; CALGARY, ALBERTA, Feb 10, 2009 (Marketwire via COMTEX) -- TUSK Energy Corporation ( TUSK ) (TSX:TSK) is pleased to announce that...
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