Not only does illegal wildlife trafficking destroy some of the world's most treasured wildlife species for future generations, this criminal enterprise finances terrorist groups and militias, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Lowey highlights the dual threat of wildlife trafficking to conservation and security.
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