The hidden world of illegal cactus trafficking

The million-dollar black market you might not know about

Stars Insider

20 hours ago | StarsInsider

LIFESTYLE Plants

Beautiful cacti are one of the most resilient plants on the planet. What's more, they play an important role in helping combat climate change. Cactus plants absorb carbon dioxide from our atmosphere, assisting with ecological balance. But the bizarre, covert world of cactus trafficking puts this function in jeopardy. Yes, you read that correctly: cactus trafficking.

It's happening, and there are consequences. When cacti are trafficked, it poses a danger to their native ecosystems, and a threat to the survival of endangered species. Many species of cactus plant are unfortunately threatened with extinction, and the devastating ripple effect of their trafficking is felt at the social, economic, and environmental levels where they grow.

Curious? Click on to learn about the strange phenomenon of cactus trafficking.

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