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Caught in the Act

Thousands of wild animals and plants are removed from their habitats every day for use as tourist souvenirs, jewelry, pets, and even medicine. While much of this trade is legal, illegal and unregulated trade can be devastating to populations whose numbers are already declining because of habitat loss, pollution, and other environmental problems. Map out some illegal wildlife trade routes driven by consumer demand, and try to catch the smugglers!

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