Abstract
When it comes to buying wildlife
products, it's a jungle out there!
And though exotic animals and plants
appear enticing in foreign market
places, the prospective buyer is entering
a realm where the laws are complicated
and the pitfalls are considerable.
It's a world where, in most cases,
you're on your own!
Each year, more than 10 million
Americans travel abroad, many of them
to regions of the globe that support a
flourishing trade in exotic birds and
animals, fashionable jewelry and furs,
and unique tropical plants. American
globetrotters spend an estimated $14
billion while traveling, much of it for
souvenirs, curios, and other collectibles
commonly fashioned from foreign
wildlife and plants.