VOICED: Nigeria's booming trade in endangered species

The video discusses a Nigerian tannery specializing in snake and crocodile skins, highlighting its 120-year history and recent business growth due to increased supply and demand. The tannery sources skins from neighboring countries and produces accessories for local and international markets, despite legal restrictions. Conservationists warn that the trade threatens species' survival, with many skins sourced illegally. The unchecked trade could lead to the extinction of crocodiles in Nigeria.

What types of animal skins does the Nigerian tannery specialize in?

How has the market for snake and crocodile skins changed in recent years?

What are some of the products made from the skins processed in the tannery?

What challenges do conservationists highlight regarding the trade of these animal skins?

What could be the potential consequence if the trade continues unchecked?