Illegal trade in trophies now goes online, becoming harder to detect
Zimbabwe game reserve guide holds "Marimba", a female pangolin at Wild Is Life animal sanctuary in Harare. Asia has been identified as the likely destination for endangered animals. AFP PHOTO | JEKESAI NJIKIZANA
Transnational criminal networks engaged in illegal wildlife trade have increasingly shifted the multibillion-dollar business to online platforms, including social media.
Physical markets have come under increased pressure from law enforcement agencies across Africa and Asia.
