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Brazil is famous for its dazzling wildlife and illegal trafficking in animals is thriving. So, the government is cracking down on smugglers, but it's often an uphill battle.
Brazil crack dowm on global animal struggling
This police video shows a suspicious truck stopped near Rio de Janeiro.A search reveals a treasure trove a cache of 200 parrots on their way to the black market. After their rescue, the exotic birds go to this center, which takes in 7000 wild animals each year.
The center helps animals to release into the wild
The center shelters mostly birds, like the toucan or the blue Ara parrot, but also turtles and other popular pets. Once they’ve recouped their strength, the animals are released into the wild. The trafficking of wild animals is a crime punishable by up to eight years in prison.
Green police struggling to put an end to the illegal trade
Brazil is a country with a lot of biodiversity, it’s a major supplier of wild animals to the international black market, but the country is also a big consumer. There has always been a tradition here of having captive animals. So, fighting the keeping of wild animals has become a top priority. We hope to reverse this trend rapidly.

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