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Between 1998 and 2018, the global trading network was more extensive among pairs of countries with greater wealth disparities, according to a report published in Science Advances.
Indonesia, Jamaica, and Honduras were the top exporters of wildlife goods, while the United States was the top importer, followed by France and Italy.
Reducing Demands for Vulnerable Species
Cites (The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) regulates cross-border trade in wild plants and animals, with the aim of reducing demand for vulnerable biodiversity and encouraging populations to recover.
International Collaboration
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