# Wildlife Trafficking

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7TdGXulr78B7PU1F0PTz0k

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** Animal Smuggling

**Alternative Labels:**

- Illegal Wildlife Trade
- Illicit Wildlife Commerce
- Unauthorized Wildlife Trafficking

## Definition

Wildlife Trafficking is the illegal trade, smuggling, or movement of wildlife and wildlife products across borders. This activity contributes to the decline of species and biodiversity, violating national and international laws.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R7c5BcqV4pI9L9rPupIV17C

**Deprecated:** False