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wildlife crime  

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  • Wildlife crime involves the illegal trade of protected species that are trafficked as foodstuff, pets, souvenirs, fashion items, trophies, and medicinal ingredients. Popular destinations for this trade include North America, Asia, and Europe. [Source: Encyclopedia of Transnational Crime & Justice; Wildlife Crime]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/wildlife_crime

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