Protect Wildlife by Buying Informed

 

3 Easy Ways You Can Help Stop Wildlife Trafficking

 

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Why you should be concerned about wildlife trafficking as a traveler: Wildlife around the world are under threat. From climate change to habitat loss, animals around the world are suffering steep population declines. But in the last decade, illegal poaching has been pushing endangered animals to the brink of extinction. An unprecedented global demand for exotic wildlife products has triggered an industrial-scale killing spree of endangered species like elephants, rhinos, tigers and other endangered animals. Wildlife trafficking is a multi-billion dollar criminal industry. Money from the illegal wildlife trade has been linked to organized crime, drug lords, gangs, and corrupt Governments —all at the expense of wild animals, the environment, and our national security. As animals disappear from the wild, the opportunity to view them decreases. For the animals, this is a matter of life and death. But for many who depend on tourist revenues, it’s a matter of livelihood as well. Ensuring that animals remain in the wild is not only good for the wildlife and ecosystems, but it’s also good for local businesses and for travelers. We encourage you to join our coordinated effort to help us raise awareness about wildlife trafficking and educate travelers about how to make smart purchasing choices that don’t harm endangered populations. When travelers understand how they can do their part to stem the global demand for illegal wildlife products, we can help save the world’s most iconic species – and help preserve opportunities for future generations to travel and enjoy their grandeur as well.