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Elephants
In the last 40 years, African elephant populations have declined by 40%.
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Tigers
Global tiger populations have plummeted by an alarming 96%.
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Lions
In just 20 years the population of African lions has fallen by 43%.
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Snow Leopards
Scientists estimate that between 4000 – 6,500 snow leopards remain in the wild.
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Chimpanzees
One chimpanzee is poached every four hours to satisfy consumer demand.
Chimpanzees
Painted Dogs
Today, just 6,600 painted dogs remain in the wild.
Painted Dogs
Rhinos
More than 8,800 African rhinos have slaughtered by poachers in the last 10 years.
Rhinos
Pangolins
All eight species of pangolins are now threatened with extinction.
Pangolins
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Serious Wildlife trafficking in South Pacific Gets Much Needed Enforcement Attention
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