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| Stanton, D.B. | |
| Opportunistic wildlife trade in Yemen | |
| 2009 Wildlife Middle East (4): 7-7 | |
In conservation circles, Yemen is notorious as one of the world's top two markets for rhino horn, and by some estimates the Yemeni trade in illegal horn for _jambiyyah_ (traditional dagger) handles caused a 96% decline in East Africa's Black Rhino (_Diceros bicornis_) population between 1970 and 1992. Yemen is also the main source for CITES-protected Arabian leopards (_Panthera pardus nimr_) and other endangered wildlife. In addition to this lucrative international trade in wildlife and wildlife products, Yemen traffics a significant number of wild birds, mammals, and reptiles domestically. The trade is largely opportunistic as evidenced by the variety of wildlife that is offered for sale at roadsides and intersections. |
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