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11/22/2024 10:04:21 am

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Illegal Wildlife Trade

Alibaba, Amazon, eBay, YouTube, Snapdel Named in Illegal Wildlife Trade in India

Several prominent e-commerce platforms have been named by the Indian government as outlets used to facilitate the illegal trade of wild animals and their body parts. The Indian government released a list consisting of 106 websites that it believes are involved in the illegal trade. Among the major platforms included are Amazon, Alibaba, eBay, Snapdeal, and even the video-sharing website YouTube.

Pangolin

Save the Pangolin: How Much do You Know About the Most Trafficked Mammal in the World

Elephants and rhinos often get the limelight when it comes to wildlife conservation. Little is known about pangoli.n which is the most heavily trafficked mammal in the world.

Ivory

Chinese Police Seize 1½ Tons of Illegal Ivory

Police in China have confiscated more than 1,300 pounds kilograms of illegal ivory and ivory products after a one-year crackdown on illegal wildlife trade.

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