Wild Animals More Likely to Be Traded From Poorer to Richer Nations, Study Finds

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By Olivia RosaneMay 6, 2021, 1:50 pm529 ptsHot
Global inequality isn't just a problem for human populations. A new study has found that it is also a major factor in the wildlife trade. The research, published in Science Advances Wednesday, found that wild animals were more likely to be traded from poorer nations to wealthier ones, and this could be the key…

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