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The global illicit trade in wildlife is thought to be worth around 20 billion dollars a year - and it's pushing some species towards extinction. Many of the creatures that are bought and sold come from the jungles of South America. The authorities in Peru are now trying to clamp down on the trade but it's proving difficult to manage. There's more on this here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02qtx5k | BBC World Service