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  • Why it matters

    In the last hundred years tiger numbers have declined by 95%. Up to 12,000 African elephants are illegally killed each year to supply domestic ivory markets. Three out of seven species of marine turtles are now critically endangered. Illegal wildlife trade is one of the primary threats to a large number of species. Read more

  • What we are doing

    TRAFFIC is the world's largest wildlife trade monitoring network. Founded in 1976, this joint program of WWF and IUCN, The World Conservation Union, is working to ensure the trade in wild plants, fisheries, timber, wild meat, medicinal plants and animals is not a threat to the conservation of nature. Read more

  • Engaging business

    As millions of tourists travel to the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America they purchase souvenirs, often originating from threatened wildlife. Engaging the cruise line industry, awareness tools are being developed to empower passengers to make informed decisions about the souvenirs they purchase. Read more

  • Delivering results

    Actively combating illegal trade around the world, our conservation results address the regulation and protection of American black bears, Chihuahuan Desert cactus, Mexican parrots,  native sturgeon, paddlefish, hawksbill turtles, tigers, rhinos, leopards, musk deer and many more animals and plants. Read more

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