Wildlife trade is the sale or exchange of wild animal and/or plant resources. Most wildlife trade is legal but becomes harmful when targeted species are overexploited. Skins, furs, timber, medicinal ingredients and tourist curios are just a few of the products involved in illegal wildlife trade. August's newsletter looks into this activity that threatens many species.

Incorporating higher order thinking skills into curriculum has never been easier. This month's topic takes basic knowledge of wildlife trade and takes it to a higher level of comprehension.

Rhinoceros horns and tiger bones have been ingredients in traditional medicines for thousands of years. Due to these animals' endangered status, wildlife trade in these products is illegal. Learn more about rhinos and tigers here.

Wildlife conservation is a dynamic field of study. Learn more about the parks' current events and conservation contributions here.

Due to the interconnectivity between wild plants, animals and humans, losses in one area have a ripple effect on other ecosystems and species. Explore the SeaWorld and Busch Gardens Conservation Fund's educational initiatives on wildlife trade and preservation.