| Medicinal |
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Aphrodisiac |
Tiger penis soaked in brandy or made into soups |
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Traditional |
Rhinoceros horn to treat fever, cure cancer and alleviate other ailments |
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Tiger bone made into tonics to treat joint problems and lessen pain |
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Bear bile for inflammation and infection |
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Pangolin scales to reduce swelling |
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Manta ray gills to remove toxins |
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Quackery |
Sea turtle eggs as a cure for asthma |
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Tokay gecko as a cure for HIV |
| Pet Trade |
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Exotic |
Tropical fish |
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Tiger cubs and other large cats |
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Slow loris |
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Collector |
Ball pythons, chameleons, and other species as part of reptile trade |
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Live Export/Other |
Dolphins for marine parks and aquariums |
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Owls for children in India following popular Harry Potter book series |
| Sport |
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Traditional |
Falcon eggs for field sport of falconry |
| Human Consumption |
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Delicacy |
Shark fins for Asian soup |
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Beluga sturgeon roe as highly coveted black caviar |
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Sustenance |
Monkeys and chimpanzee species consumed as bushmeat and source of protein in developing countries |
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Vitality |
Tokay gecko wine or whiskey to increase strength and energy |
| Ornamental |
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Trophy |
Stuffed birds of prey (hawks, owls, and eagles) for display |
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Souvenirs |
Elephant ivory carved into chopsticks |
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Jewelry |
Red coral used to make earrings and other fashion accessories |
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Hair clips made from shells of the nearly extinct green sea turtle |
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Home Goods |
Sperm whale teeth with etchings and engravings |
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Art |
Butterflies for artistic greeting cards, paper weights, and other decorative products |
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Clothing |
Red panda fur for coats and hats |
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Shatoosh scarves woven from hair of Tibetan antelope, which must be killed in order to obtain hair |
| Religious |
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Ritual |
Sea turtles sacrificed as part of Hindu ritual |
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Leopard pelts worn during ceremonies conducted by followers of Shembe religion |
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Bald and golden eagle parts and feathers for Native American religious ceremonies |
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Superstition |
Critically endangered radiated tortoise thought to bring good luck if owned |
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Owls often sacrificed on auspicious occasions |
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Black Magic/Sorcery |
Body parts of owls are valued by black magic and sorcery practitioners |
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Leopard nails utilized for tantric/black magic practices |
