Researchers stunned by discovery after sifting through illegal online marketplaces: 'Society has underestimated the threat'

Researchers stunned by discovery after sifting through illegal online marketplaces: 'Society has underestimated the threat'

Researchers from the University of Miami sifted through thousands of online listings that are enabling the trafficking of endangered species. In their recent study, they identified 546 listings for endangered or trade-restricted animals representing 83 species. What's happening? The researchers developed a tool that automatically collects data across 148 English-text online marketplaces to analyze online sales of threatened animal species, accor…