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Wildlife Trafficking Needs to Be a Policy Priority in Asia Pacific Before It Is Too Late
2016-06-05 08:35:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Inter Press Service: This year's World Environment Day on June 5 puts the spotlight on the illegal trade in wildlife. The problem has particular significance in Asia, which is the destination for most of the ivory taken from 20,000 to 25,000 elephants and the horns of more than 1,200 rhinos killed in Africa every year. Demand in the region is driven by fast growing middle and upper classes with an appetite for exotic pets, décor, food and fashion. While several iconic species including rhinos, tigers and elephants...
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