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Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Endangering Species: Listing Can Make Animals Valuable Black Market Commodities

Endangering Species: Listing Can Make Animals Valuable Black Market Commodities [Slide Show]: Scientific American: "To celebrate the raptor's official 'National Rare/Precious Animal' designation, the Indonesian government printed the Javan hawk eagle's likeness on postage stamps and phone books. Soon zookeepers and illegal pet collectors were clamoring for one of their own, and the birds began popping up for sale in markets around Indonesia."

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