Border officials seize smuggled animal products

The video discusses the illegal wildlife trade, focusing on the smuggling of ivory, rhino horns, and Chinese medicines. It highlights the severe impact of poaching in South Africa, where rhino deaths may reach a record high. UK customs have seized millions of illegal items, including endangered animals and ivory products. The video also covers the challenges of rehoming confiscated animals and the importance of education and prevention to combat the black market.

What is the estimated number of rhinos expected to be killed in South Africa this year due to poaching?

• 2000

• 1500

• 1000

• 500

How many illegal items were seized by UK customs in the past year?

• 250,000

• 1 million

• 5 million

• 2.5 million

What is the approximate weight of illegally imported medicines seized by UK customs?

• 1000 kilos

• 4000 kilos

• 2000 kilos

• 3000 kilos

Which type of animal is mentioned as being particularly challenging to rehome?

• Giraffes

• Elephants

• Tortoises

• Lions

What happens to the rhino horn that is seized?

• It is destroyed to prevent black market sales

• It is sold to fund conservation efforts

• It is returned to the country of origin

• It is kept in a museum