Created: Jan 05, 2007
Updated: Aug 06, 2007
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Animal and Plant Trafficking

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Animal and plant trafficking is the illegal trade in wild animals and plants. Illegal trade may be a threat to the conservation of the plant and animal species and their ecosystems. Trafficking includes illegal hunting for local herb, plant, and bushmeat markets.
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