Exploiting Africa's wildlife: the `Big 5' and `Little 5'

A new report finds that both legal and illegal trade are detrimental to the conservation of Africa’s iconic wildlife. Released by the London-based NGO World Animal Protection to coincide with World Animal Day, the report looks at the “Big 5” and “Little 5” most-in-demand species and how trade in those animals impacts their wellbeing and conservation status.