Global wildlife trade involves 107,000+ species, double prior estimates

A comprehensive study estimates that over 107,000 species of plants, animals, and fungi are used and traded globally, doubling previous estimates. The finding underscores the scale of biodiversity exploitation and potential conservation and trade-regulation challenges. The study's methodology and data sources are not detailed in the item, so the estimate's robustness remains uncertain.

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