Why do elephants have tusks? Tusks are used for digging, stripping bark, defense, and social interactions. IEF works to reduce poaching driven by the illegal ivory trade. By Sandra|2026-04-22T23:51:44-05:00April 22nd, 2026|Elephant conservation|Comments Off on Why do elephants have tusks? Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookXRedditLinkedInTumblrPinterestVkEmail About the Author: Sandra