VOICED: Nigeria's booming trade in endangered species

The video discusses a Nigerian tannery specializing in snake and crocodile skins, highlighting its 120-year history and recent business growth due to increased supply and demand. The tannery sources skins from neighboring countries and produces accessories for local and international markets, despite legal restrictions. Conservationists warn that the trade threatens species' survival, with many skins sourced illegally. The unchecked trade could lead to the extinction of crocodiles in Nigeria.

What has contributed to the recent boost in the Nigerian tannery's business?

• A rise in local laws supporting the trade

• An increase in the supply and demand for skins

• A decrease in the number of workers

• A decline in international competition

From which countries does the tannery import skins to sustain its operations?

• Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso

• Cameroon, Libya, and Chad

• Ghana, Togo, and Benin

• South Africa, Egypt, and Kenya

What products are made from the skins processed at the tannery?

• Bags, shoes, and wallets

• Clothing and hats

• Jewelry and watches

• Furniture and home decor

Which countries are the main international markets for the tannery's products?

• Germany, France, and Italy

• United States, Canada, and Mexico

• India, Saudi Arabia, and China

• Brazil, Argentina, and Chile

What is the primary concern of conservationists regarding the tannery's trade?

• The threat to species due to illegal hunting

• The quality of the products

• The impact on local employment

• The cost of production