Wildlife threatened by tourist souvenirs

September 5, 2006

Up to 600,000 Britons have bought souvenirs made from animals while holidaying abroad in the last five years, a survey revealed today. Elephant ivory, rhino horn, animal teeth and claws, big cat skins and reptile skins as well as coral are among the items that have been purchased by holidaymakers and brought back to the UK, according to a poll for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW).

The group's UK director, Robbie Marsland, said: "Tourists need to remember if they don't buy, animals won't die.

"If 600,000 British tourists are bringing back parts of dead animals as souvenirs think how many millions must be dying internationally."

Source: Wildlife threatened by tourist souvenirs

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