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Meet Prince William, Wildlife Advocate

POLITICS The Duke of Cambridge is a vocal advocate for imperiled wildlife such as elephants and rhinos, and is making the issue of wildlife trafficking the subject of his U.S. visit. (Nat Geo News) Use our resources to better understand wildlife trafficking, and the market for ivory in particular. Teachers, scroll down for a short list of key resources in our Teachers’ Toolkit. Discussion Ideas … Continue reading Meet Prince William, Wildlife Advocate

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Poached Plants Get Second Life

UNITED STATES U.S. Customs officials confiscate many smuggled plants (orchids, mostly). Many of those plants get a second life at designated Plant Rescue Centers. (National Geographic News, watch the video below!) Use our resources to better understand the black market, and how illegal trade affects the environment and world economy. Discussion Ideas The Nat Geo News video describes plants that are confiscated at U.S. ports … Continue reading Poached Plants Get Second Life

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