Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context (see options)? 

Context:

Definitely do not lift the ban on ivory, it will drive the species to near extinction again. Elephant numbers should be controlled but what has ivory got to do with it? It is a barbaric trade and should be banned permanently.

Hypothesis: The speaker lives in Africa.
Select from:
(a). Yes
(b). It's impossible to say
(c). No
(b).