全世界各地的环保组织、民间部门、基金会和美国政府致力于保护濒危物种，为保护工作发挥了重大的作用。

贩运野生动物的活动 -- 野生动物和野生动物器官的非法贸易 -- 已成为一种交易量不断飙升的黑市买卖。对于外来的奇特宠物、罕见的野味、装饰性猎物和传统药物的无限需求正在驱使许多物种走上濒临灭绝的道路，并对全球生物多样性构成威胁。野生动物疾病的病毒蔓延更是雪上加霜，有可能跨越物种，使人类受到感染。

图为野生虎、鲨鱼、鲸鱼、象、豹、鹦鹉、海龟、犀牛、鲟鱼和藏羚羊的图例，仅是濒危物种中很少一部分。提高人们对这个问题的认识及降低消费者的需求，有助于保护野生动物的安全。全世界各地的环保组织、民间部门、基金会和美国政府致力于保护濒危物种，为保护工作发挥了重大的作用。请参加这项行动，为保护这些美丽的动物，恢复和扩大它们的野生栖息地作出贡献。

The demand for exotic pets, rare foods, trophies and traditional medicines is driving many species to the brink of extinction and threatening global biodiversity.

Wildlife trafficking — the illegal trade in wildlife and wildlife parts — has become a soaring black-market business. An unchecked demand for exotic pets, rare foods, trophies and traditional medicines is driving many species to the brink of extinction and threatening global biodiversity. Added to these concerns is the virulent rise in wildlife diseases that can cross species and infect humans.

Above are only a few of the endangered species — wild tiger, shark, whale, elephant, leopard, parrot, sea turtle, rhino, sturgeon, and chiru, a Tibetan antelope. Raising awareness of the problem and reducing consumer demand can help keep wildlife safe. The commitment of environmental and private sector groups worldwide, foundations, and the U.S. government is playing a critical role in preserving these endangered species. Please join in the effort to protect these beautiful animals and to restore and enlarge their wilderness habitats.

Illustration by Cathie Bleck