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Wildlife Trafficking (English)
The illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts amounts to $10-$20 billion per year, second only to arms and drug smuggling. This illegal trade is fueled by unchecked demand for exotic pets, rare foods, trophies, and traditional medicines. The slaughter to meet this demand is driving many species to the brink of extinction. In addition, the alarming rise in virulent wildlife diseases, such as avian influenza and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), endanger public health. This collection is useful for informational, guest speaker, and cultural programming.
This collection contains: 7 books
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Conservation: Linking Ecology, Economics, and Culture (English)
Nearly 90 percent of the earth's land surface is directly affected by human infrastructure and...
Conservation Refugees: The Hundred-Year Conflict Between Global Conservation and Native Peoples (English)
How native people — from the Miwoks of Yosemite to the Maasai of eastern Africa — have been...
Crimes Against Nature: Illegal Industries and the Global Environment (English)
This comprehensive analysis of garbage trafficking, wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing, and...
Green Criminology & Wildlife Trafficking (English)
The illegal wildlife trade is a prevalent crime that has not been explored by mainstream...
Politicians and Poachers: The Political Economy of Wildlife Policy in Africa (English)
Although wildlife fascinates citizens of industrialized countries, little is known about the...
Shell Games: A True Story of Cops, con Men, and the Smuggling of America's Strangest Wildlife (English)
A unique blend of natural history and crime drama, Shell Games by Craig Welch is a riveting tale...
