Wildlife trafficking
TopicHeard in 1 episode across 1 show since Aug 2026
Wildlife trafficking, also known as wildlife smuggling or the illegal wildlife trade, involves the illicit gathering, transportation, and trade of endangered species, protected wildlife, plants, and their derivatives. It is a major global black market driven by high demand for exotic pets, traditional medicines, food, and luxury goods, posing severe threats to biodiversity and ecosystems. Efforts to combat this illicit trade are coordinated internationally through frameworks like the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
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What experts have said about Wildlife trafficking
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Illegal wildlife trafficking is approximately a $20 billion annual industry.
“illegal wildlife trafficking represents about a $20 billion a year industry”
Open the episode · #2536 - Eric Goode & Jermey McBrideListen at 14:13
Illegal wildlife trafficking ranks behind guns, drugs, and human trafficking in industry size.
“only after guns, drugs and human trafficking”
Open the episode · #2536 - Eric Goode & Jermey McBrideListen at 14:19
Smuggled wildlife often suffers starvation and dehydration, making recovery impossible.
“they've been starved and dehydrated. You know, recovering them is impossible.”
Open the episode · #2536 - Eric Goode & Jermey McBrideListen at 1:38:44
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