A young Lowland gorilla. All four subspecies of gorilla are listed as critically endangered by the IUCN.
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29.01.19 | Mongabay | Nora Ward
- Critically endangered great apes in Africa and Asia are hunted to be sold as pets, for bushmeat, or for their body parts.
- A recent study of the financial aspect of the trade in great apes reveals a complex system of multi-layered supply chains, embedded corruption, and soaring profits for those at the very top of these illicit networks.
- Money connected to ape trafficking runs through the global financial system, often across multiple jurisdictions, opening a potential avenue for legal sanctions against traders.
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https://news.mongabay.com/2019/01/to-tackle-great-ape-trafficking-follow-the-money-report-says/
