<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Is the ivory trade still illegal? Or could I purchase real ivory from somewhere?
<|assistant|>
The ivory trade has not been legalized, and therefore real ivory cannot be purchased from any retailers. The sale and transport of ivory is still illegal, and any transactions made are punishable by law. In order to prevent further damaging of the ivory population, it is highly illegal to purchase or obtain real ivory.