lol.
Yes, but you'll be able to trade / sell most of that ivory for what you can't find around you (not to bludgeon you with obvious facts...).
I do find the clustering of some resources interesting, though. Sometimes I find it makes certain things that I think ought to be more common around the globe seem very rare -- dyes, for instance. In some cases, it makes logical sense, but in others, it's just frustrating. Still, it mandates trade and emphasizes using the excellent and now necessary diplomacy model, so I don't mind too much -- except when the AI is a pain and and won't trade me what I want...
Oh, and sorry, but I have absolutely no idea how many elephants would be in that herd.
