In the 21st century, the demand for wildlife and wildlife products has increased. There is a huge interest in ivory, tiger and bear skins, tortoise shells, deer and goat antlers, eggs from endangered birds, wild sturgeon caviar... Most animals that are trafficked are sold and bought online - on social networks, mobile applications and specialized forums. A joint report by WWF and TRAFFIC defines wildlife crime as "the second most significant threat to biodiversity after habitat loss".
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In less than 50 years, we have lost 68% of the planet's wildlife. In addition, wildlife trafficking channels support other criminal activities, such as counterfeiting, kidnapping and drug trafficking. Along with drug and arms trafficking, wildlife crime is among the most profitable criminal activities worldwide, generating revenues of over €17 billion annually.
"Many animals are traded as pets, others are used as raw materials for traditional medicine, still others are used to make luxury goods, still others serve as trophies, and still others are sources of food. When animal or plant species are of particular commercial interest, their populations can quickly be destroyed, especially if this is combined with the loss of their habitats. This is why the illegal trade in wildlife is one of the main causes of species extinction. In addition, it often leads to the penetration of invasive species, as well as the spread of dangerous zoonotic diseases." - commented Ekaterina Voynova, Senior Expert "Species Conservation", WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature)
How does WWF protect wild animals?
As a conservation organization , WWF Bulgaria has been working for years to prevent illegal activities, especially in protected areas such as Pirin, Strandzha, Rila, Vitosha, indiscriminate construction and logging, in some of the last wild corners in our country. The bear rescue team is making efforts to prevent human-bear conflict, and expert ichthyologists are working with Danube and Black Sea fishermen to protect critically endangered sturgeons . WWF is currently preparing the first-of-its-kind study on the scale of wildlife crimes, which is currently lacking at the national level.
Conservationists continue their work to restore and protect the home of wild animals – the Bulgarian forests, rivers and protected areas. A fourth analysis of the volume of illegal logging in our country is about to be prepared. According to the latest report, the hidden income gained from unregulated logging amounts to 150 million leva per year. But in addition to financial damage, illegal logging also leads to the loss of wildlife habitats.
This Christmas, WWF is raising its voice against wildlife crime . Anyone who wants to can join the fight against illegal wildlife trade, poaching, illegal fishing, and the use of prohibited hunting and fishing gear by supporting the campaign at wwf.bg/koleda.
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