illegalwildlifetrade
nounUK /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈwaɪldlaɪf treɪd/
US /ɪˈliːɡəl ˈwaɪldlaɪf treɪd/
The buying and selling of wild animals or their parts in ways that break the law.
The police stopped the illegalwildlifetrade of rare parrots at the border.
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2. The unlawful transport of protected animals across borders.
Customs officers uncovered an illegalwildlifetrade network moving turtles overseas.
3. The forbidden sale of products made from endangered animals, such as ivory or fur.
The market was shut down for illegalwildlifetrade in ivory carvings.
4. The criminal business of catching and selling wild creatures without permission.
Rangers work hard to stop illegalwildlifetrade in the national park.