Research
Getting a grasp on the global wildlife trade
Nature · By Mary Abraham ·
The Brief
- A study reports that about 107,000 species are traded worldwide, legally or illegally.
- The figure is more than double a previous estimate.
- The source is a Nature news item published online on 11 November 2026.
Why it matters
The estimate suggests the scale of wildlife trade is far larger than previously recognised, which matters for conservation planning, trade monitoring and biodiversity policy.
Who’s affected
- conservation scientists
- biodiversity and wildlife trade policymakers
- #wildlife trade
- #biodiversity
- #conservation
- #species
- #trade monitoring
Nature, Published online: 11 November 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03591-1 A study reports that about 107,000 species are traded worldwide, legally or illegally — more than double a previous estimate.
Timeline
Nature reports the study finding about 107,000 species traded worldwide
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Getting a grasp on the global wildlife trade