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Brazilian Amazon Drained of Millions of Wild Animals by Criminal Networks

Posted: 18 Aug 2020 05:33 AM PDT

The original version of this article, by Sharon Guynup, appeared on Mongabay.The Brazilian Amazon is hemorrhaging illegally traded wildlife according to a new report released last month. Each year, thousands of silver-voiced saffron finches and other songbirds, along with rare macaws and parrots, are captured, trafficked and sold as pets. Some are auctioned as future contestants in songbird contests. […] Related posts: Intense 2019 Amazon Fire Season May Become Dangerous Template for 2020...

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