Illigal Tade In wildlife

The illegal trade in wildlife is a global issue. From animal parts like tiger bones and musk glands to live reptiles, birds and ivory, poachers and smugglers illegally poach and traffic a variety of wild plants and animal species. The two major categories of traded items are live specimens of wildlife species and products derived from wildlife species. The wildlife products mostly traded illegally from the country are musk, ivory, rhino horns, tiger and leopard skins, pet trade and feather for decoration; turtles for meat and soups and Tibetan antelope for shawls. About 250 native species are trapped in India and traded mainly for pet, food, zoo, medicine, black magic falconry and taxidermy. Millions of birds are caged for trade of which two thirds die during capture or during transportation