Your country is one of the most notorious centres of trading in endangered species in the world. (1991)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accuses the country of being a major hub for illegal wildlife trade.
- In plain terms
- They blame the nation for endangered‑species trafficking.
- What can you take from it?
- Address wildlife crime seriously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What steps can reduce trafficking?
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