Poaching crisis as rhino horn demand booms in Asia
Rhino poaching worldwide is poised to hit a 15-year-high driven by Asian demand for horns, according to new research.
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![Stop the illegal wildlife trade [image copyright Andy Fisher]](/images/pageheaders/stop_illegal_wildlife_trade.jpg "Stop the illegal wildlife trade (image copyright Andy Fisher)") Stop the illegal wildlife tradeThe illegal trade in wildlife is huge. Globally, it is estimated to be worth over £5 billion every year and is a major area of international crime. However, the illegal trade in endangered species does not just happen in other countries; it thrives in the UK too and Operation Charm is working to stop this trade in London.
Harrison Ford and other celebrities speak out against the illegal trade in endangered species. View their messages.  News and EventsEndangered Species Laws Get More BiteToday's operation is part of Operation Charm, the Met's ongoing partnership initiative against the illegal trade in endangered species in London.  Sticker scheme Due to the success of the original sticker scheme in 1995, Operation Charm has relaunched it. Traditional Chinese Medicine traders who agree with our messages will be able to show their support, and their commitment to trading lawfully, by giving a pledge that they do no sell products made from endangered species and displaying one of these stickers in their window. Look around London for shops displaying the Operation Charm stickers. The campaign is supported by The Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine and The London Chinatown Chinese Association. |
Ricky Gervais
'I find it incredible that any one would want to buy a product containing endangered animals. It's not just illegal, it's sick and perverse. And don't think you can ease your conscience with "It was already dead" or "It's old or second hand". To purchase such goods is perpetuating and endorsing the market in killing species. Report any activity you think is linked to such revolting business.' |
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