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Twice as many plants and animals sold in wildlife trade as previously thought, says report
THE GUARDIAN · LONDON — More than 100,000 species are traded globally, whether illegally smuggled, sold as ornaments or in fisheries, timber and fashion industries, study finds The number of plant and animal species in use or sold in the wildlife trade is more than twice as high as previously thought, researchers have discovered. A study…
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- The Guardian — Environment
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- Climate
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- 30 October 2026 · 18:00 UTC
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- 30 October 2026 · 18:30 UTC
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- https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/oct/30/twice-as-many-plants-and-animals-sold-in-wildlife-trade-as-previously-thought-says-report
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