Global wildlife crime causing 'untold harm', UN report finds

More than 4,000 species are targeted by traffickers, with illegal trade active in 80% of countries, says Office on Drugs and CrimeMore than 4,000 species around the world are being targeted by wildlife traffickers, causing "untold harm upon nature", a UN report has warned.Wildlife crime is driven by demand for medicine, pets, bushmeat, ornamental plants and trophies. Out of all the mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians seized, 40% were on the red list of threatened or near-threatened species, the report found. Continue reading...