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Asian demand reshapes Africa's wildlife trade, from donkeys to sharks
Original: From donkeys to sharks, Asian demand reshapes Africa’s wildlife trade
Asian demand for animal products is transforming Africa's wildlife trade, spanning species from donkeys to sharks. Donkeys are being slaughtered at scale for hides used in traditional medicine, while sharks are targeted for fins and other goods. Conservationists warn the trade is depleting African wildlife populations and threatening rural livelihoods that depend on these animals.
Why now: Rising Asian demand for African wildlife products is drawing fresh attention to the scale and consequences of this trade.
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