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The IFWA is calling for «robust domestic legislation» and an international action plan to tackle illegal
wildlife trade on the
internet.
The increasing use of the
internet by
wildlife traders, especially those involved in illegal
trade, is a significant challenge to conservation of
traded species especially those in niche markets.
«EBay is the world's largest online marketplace and by default a significant channel for illegal
trade in
wildlife products on the
Internet.»
Internet companies have facilitated the expansion of the illegal
wildlife trade over the past decade, and must take measures to halt their role in this
trade.
«The
internet has without a doubt facilitated the huge expansion of illegal international
wildlife trading over the last decade,» said Crawford Allan, of the
wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic to The Guardian.