VOICED : La lucha contra el trafico de animales

The video discusses the meticulous work of wildlife inspectors at Miami International Airport, focusing on the inspection of reptile shipments, including dangerous species like the king cobra. It highlights the challenges of combating wildlife trafficking, a major illegal industry, and the creativity of smugglers. The video also emphasizes the global impact of wildlife trafficking, with the U.S., China, and the EU as major consumers. Examples of confiscated items, such as crocodile boots, illustrate the issue. The video concludes by discussing the potential threats to wildlife and ecosystems posed by illegal trade.

What is the primary concern for inspectors when examining reptile shipments at Miami International Airport?

• Ensuring the reptiles are healthy

• Checking for illegal items accompanying the reptiles

• Counting the number of reptiles

• Verifying the reptiles' species

How many inspectors work at the port handling wildlife shipments in Miami?

• 20

• 15

• 5

• 10

Which of the following is NOT a major consumer of illegal wildlife products?

• United States

• China

• European Union

• Australia

What was unusual about the shipment of boots that inspectors examined?

• They were missing documentation

• They were too large for standard sizes

• They were declared as regular cow leather but were actually crocodile leather

• They were made of synthetic material

What potential impact does wildlife trafficking have on ecosystems?

• It has no significant impact

• It helps balance the food chain

• It increases biodiversity

• It can lead to the extinction of species