Perú detecta nuevo mecanismo de tráfico ilegal de aves

Peruvian customs recently intercepted a shipment of 84 preserved animals, including vibrant Amazonian birds, intended for Russia. These specimens, found in plastic bags, were preserved in salt and are now destined for a museum. This incident highlights a new method of wildlife trafficking, where animals are preserved for collections or exhibitions. The global wildlife trade is a $10 billion industry. The seized shipment included birds, bats, and a monkey, all preserved to last a few weeks. Experts estimate collectors might pay $1,000 to $2,000 per bird.

What was the destination of the shipment containing preserved animals discovered by Peruvian customs?

• Brazil

• Russia

• United States

• China

What is the estimated annual value of the global wildlife trafficking industry?

• $1 billion

• $5 billion

• $10 billion

• $20 billion

What new method of wildlife trafficking was highlighted by the discovery in Peru?

• Illegal hunting

• Preserved animals for collections

• Animal cloning

• Live animal smuggling

How many birds were included in the shipment intercepted by Peruvian customs?

• 60

• 80

• 50

• 70

What is the estimated price range collectors might pay for each preserved bird?

• $2,000 - $3,000

• $500 - $1,000

• $1,000 - $2,000

• $3,000 - $4,000