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Illegal wildlife trading is gaining popularity on the Internet due to the ease with which poachers are able to find customers willing to pay premium prices, and though wildlife law enforcement has made significant advances elsewhere, the Internet provides a challenging new scope due to its largely unregulated nature.

Though the Internet isn’t specifically condemned for the decline in rare and exotic animal populations, it acts as a neutral tool to facilitate global trade and expedite the search for desired markets, as with any area of commerce.  Read full story and more at The Huffington Post

“Elephants are disappearing at an alarming rate, poached for their revered ivory. Late last year, the Telegraph reported that at the rate Elephants were being illegally hunted, they could become entirely extinct within 15 years. According to The International Fund for Animal Welfare, the worldwide population of 600,000 elephants is diminishing by 38,000 a year.”

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Barefoot Running Shoes For decades, running has been a sport of choice for good cardiac health, strong bones and muscles, and simply good health. Many athletes however have found that too much running isn’t always a good thing. Eventually your joints start to give, you develop all sorts of foot problems and some of the health hazards begin to outweigh the benefits.

Tibetan Mastiff The Tibetan mastiff is not only an ancient dog with a rich history, dating back to nomad times in Central Asia, it’s a modern-day craze in China.  The special breed of dog is becoming more and more popular across China, but besides popularity, it’s associated with affluence. A Tibetan mastiff  costs upwards of $600,000, per MSNBC.

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