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An Indian Rhinoceros lies dead with its horn missing at Kaziranga National Park
Wildlife trade's dark side
What do elephants, rhinos, great apes, bears, big cats, sharks, parrots and marine turtles have in common? They're all threatened by the illegal wildlife trade.
  Threatened species
‘Red List’ profiles

Did you know that the "IUCN Red List of Threatened Species," which is put together by the IUCN, lists 7,725 animal species as vulnerable, endangered or critically endangered? Each week, and with the IUCN's help, MSNBC.com will profile a threatened species. Check back each week, clicking here for the latest poster child for conservation.

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  Africa’s appetite
View images of the trade in bushmeat that international conservationists are hoping to curb. WARNING: SOME ANIMAL IMAGES ARE GRAPHIC.

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