Holding Grazing Lands in Latin America. If you eat beef, make sure it is from an organization that does not
hold its grazing lands in Latin America. Hectares of rainforest are
clear-cut annually to make grazing pastures.
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Do Not Purchase Heart of Palm.
Fruits from certain species of palm trees are important in the diets
of some Cracids. Unfortunately, the demand for heart-of-palm by humans
leads to decreased populations of palm trees, resulting in diminished
populations of Cracids. An entire palm tree must be destroyed to harvest
this delicacy.
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 Do Not Purchase Souvenirs Made
From
Animal Parts.
If you are traveling abroad in Latin America, do not purchase any "souvenirs"
made from animal parts. Curassow and Guan feathers are often used to
make such trinkets, and the bird's life is often sacrificed for a couple
of dollars from the tourists.
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Support Non-Government Wildlife
Conservation
Organizations.
Support your local non-governmental wildlife conservation organizations.
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