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Illegal animal trade photographed to show what the abuse really means

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(Picture: George Logan/The Born Free Foundation)

Photographer George Logan created beautiful photographs that raise awareness about wildlife trafficking and the displacement of animals.

He took photos at the Born Free sanctuaries in Ethiopia, South Africa and Cameroon to help combat wildlife trafficking, the fourth largest illegal trade in the world.

It is estimated the illegal wildlife trade generates between $7.8 and $10 billion a year and The Economist suggests it is exceeded only by the illegal trades in drugs, counterfeit goods and people.

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