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Mystical beliefs are fueling Senegal’s illegal big cat trade
Driven by beliefs in the mystical powers of animal skin talismans known as “gris-gris,” illegal trade in leopard and lion parts is growing in Senegal, according to a new report by wild cat ...
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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
An animal skin vendor displays a strip of lion skin at his market in Tambacounda, Senegal on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. The skins are used to make gris-gris, which are believed to offer wearers ...
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Guinea baboons prefer mates with skills
Female Guinea baboons prefer skilled males for immediate benefits, revealing insights into primate social behavior and ...
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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK, Senegal (AP) — The morning sun slants ... Driven by deeply rooted beliefs in the mystical powers of animal skin talismans known as “gris-gris,” the illegal ...