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Digital Wildlife Trafficking in Costa Rica | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s wildlife is under siege as illegal trafficking shifts from the jungle to social media, with reports of crimes more than doubling in just one year and now ranking third among environmental offenses. The country’s unique species—like the titi monkey—are prized globally, fueling a black market that spans 17 countries. Traffickers openly sell frogs, snakes, parrots, and even crocodiles on mainstream platforms, using encrypted apps and crypto to evade detection. Authorities are seizing thousands at airports and running awareness campaigns, but animals endure brutal conditions with…
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