IUCNNL's video: Wildlife crime in Bolivia and Suriname poses serious threat to unique species

Wildlife poaching and trafficking pose a serious threat to unique species in the Amazon countries of Bolivia and Suriname. Most worrying is the recent surge in trafficking of jaguar parts. Jaguar teeth, meat and bones into medicine and jewellery for the Chinese market. Other threats include poaching for the domestic pet trade, with parrots as the most targeted species. Bushmeat is also a major driver of animal killings. Infrastructural development is a key factor driving poaching. New roads open up forests to poachers, and the influx of Chinese infrastructural workers creates new demand. Urgent action is needed to save these species. Learn more: www.iucn.nl/poaching-bolivia-suriname