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Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets

The trade in African grey parrots is lucrative, fueled by a desire for exotic pets. [Courtesy]

A study has revealed that more than 1 million wild birds were shipped from Africa to Asian trade hubs between 2006 and 2020.

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