On Thursday, December 13, 2012, AWF's CEO, Patrick Bergin, discussed the critical threat to Africa's wildlife posed by the ever-growing illegal wildlife trade. Patrick expanded past webinars, explaining the escalation of poaching across Africa and how the illegal wildlife trade, if not seriously dealt with at national, regional, and international levels, will continue to threaten Africa's dwindling wildlife populations.
The illegal wildlife trade doesn't just threaten wild animals and their habitats. Increasingly, the U.S. and other governments around the world are acknowledging the role this criminal activity plays in undermining international security. As the U.S. and other governments seek to address this threat, the conservation community may find itself with unusual allies in the fight against wildlife crime.
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