Destination Africa: Wildlife for Sale
Ivory is commonly found for sale in many southern African countries
such as South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and
Zimbabwe as
well as in Egypt and
Nigeria.
In Egypt, watch out
for endangered spur-thighed tortoises sold live or converted into objects such
as musical instruments or fire bellows. Also, be on the lookout for
reptile and cat skins as well as ivory.
Shells, corals, lizard and crocodile skins, ivory and bird of prey feathers may be found on sale in Kenya.
Avoid bushmeat from hunted animals, often endangered, which is widely available in West and Central Africa and increasingly elsewhere as well. The consumption of bushmeat has been linked to the spread of HIV and Ebola haemorrhagic fever.
Shells, corals, lizard and crocodile skins, ivory and bird of prey feathers may be found on sale in Kenya.
Avoid bushmeat from hunted animals, often endangered, which is widely available in West and Central Africa and increasingly elsewhere as well. The consumption of bushmeat has been linked to the spread of HIV and Ebola haemorrhagic fever.
Pictured is a basket of porcupine quills - a common site in markets in South Africa.
©IFAW
A bundle of bracelets made of Elephant hair.
©IFAW/T. Samson
