Global wildlife trade is twice previous species estimates, but major data gaps suggest true scale is even larger

LearningWire.com brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

More than 107,000 species are used and traded worldwide, more than double previous estimates, according to new research that suggests the true scale may be far greater due to major gaps in trade and wildlife collection data.

More than 107,000 species are used and traded worldwide, more than double previous estimates, according to new research that suggests the true scale may be far greater due to major gaps in trade and wildlife collection data. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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