Black Market: Exotic Animal Trade
The exotic animal black market trade not only includes the illegal selling of animals but also the selling of animal parts. This can include by is not limited to:
-Pelts
-Horns
-Tusks
-Bones
-Limbs
Up to 30,000 primates, 2 to 5 million birds, and 10 million reptile skins are traded every year.
-Pelts
-Horns
-Tusks
-Bones
-Limbs
Up to 30,000 primates, 2 to 5 million birds, and 10 million reptile skins are traded every year.
A few animals effected by poaching and the exotic animal trade:
- Rhinos
- Giraffes - Gorillas - Sea turtles - Sharks |
- Polar bear
- Elephants - Pangolin - Tigers - Lions |
There are various reasons that animals and animal parts are sold illegally:
- Live animals are sought for the exotic pet trade--especially babies.
- Animal parts play a role in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) - Some places consider those species as delicacies for consumption - Travelers often seek out souvenirs that come from animals; - Jewelry made from shells and coral - Reptile-skin shoes, handbags, and belts - Trinkets carved from elephant tusks or tortoise shell |
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