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Ivory Bigger than Drugs in Africa

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Trafficking in ivory and game meat has become one of the most lucrative illegal trades in Africa due to rising demand in Asia, experts said on Friday. "In Tags: wildlife crime ivory africa trafficking asia elephants. And even with all the public education and media attention, there is just no abatement in demand.

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Lake Tahoe Bear Poached for Gall Bladder

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Mark Lucero of the Department of Fish and Game's Northern Enforcement District. It is illegal to take parts of dead wildlife left on the side of the road, Lucero said. "A The penalty for trafficking in bear parts, a felony, is a $10,000 fine and a minimum six months to one year in prison.

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