Illegal Wildlife Trade and Its Global Impact ...

Illegal Wildlife Trade and Its Global Impact Scenario

Author Name : Nisha Dhull, Manoj Soni

ABSTRACT

A significant contributor to biodiversity loss and a threat to the survival of both species and their surrounding ecosystems is the illegal wildlife trade (IWT), which further causes extensive habitat destruction and environmental degradation. Despite the seriousness of the issue, little is understood about the various sociocultural demand sources, such as the open consumption of endangered animals in different cultural contexts, that underpin the networks of trafficking. understanding what happens and why wildlife smuggling persists through potent trafficking networks, which act as distribution hubs for a wider range of illegal goods. Geolocation data is reviewed in this study to create a multidimensional scenery of wildlife trafficking, through this investigator can easily reach the spot of unlawful activity. We showed geolocation data to create a multidimensional picture of wildlife unlawful trade, allowing us to more easily spot network traits that indicate planned trafficker behavior. Nowadays criminal investigators are more focused on the process of illicit purchase, and distribution of illegal products across international boundaries. The key point of attraction for the investigators is money laundering, and human and drug smuggling across national and international boundaries. In this mini-review, we are focusing on the over and misuse of wildlife productivity is deleterious for the environmental ecosystem, and also leads to the destruction of the cultural value of that particular area. This review study will conclude the criminological investigation of the IWt through participant biography with their detailed action and strategies explaining, how the illegal trade of wildlife is spreading.

Keywords: Illegal wildlife trade, transnational crime, trafficker