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Costa Rica Stops Wildlife Souvenirs | Costa Rica News
Costa Rica’s bold new WhatYouCarry campaign is turning heads—and suitcases—by cracking down on wildlife theft at borders, with over 4,300 confiscated specimens already this year. Partnering with Humane World for Animals and U.S. support, the initiative urges travelers to leave nature behind, not in their bags. From frogs to orchids, even a shell or dried flower can disrupt ecosystems. This isn’t just enforcement—it’s a call to action: protecting Costa Rica’s wild treasures is everyone’s job, not just the authorities’. The message? Memories beat souvenirs—and the future of biodiversity depends…
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