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Combatting the illegal trade in rhinoceros products

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  24 April 2009

Esmond
Affiliation:
PO Box 15510, Nairobi, Kenya
Chryssee Bradley Martin
Affiliation:
PO Box 15510, Nairobi, Kenya
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Unless the trade in rhino horn is stopped, the survival of the world's rhinos is in jeopardy. Thanks to the efforts of conservationists, many countries have now banned exports and imports of rhino products, and most of the trade that occurs is illegal. There is still much to be done, however, as the authors explain.

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Copyright © Fauna and Flora International 1987

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