This coordinated law enforcement operation disrupted internet-based trafficking of wildlife species in violation of the Endangered Species Act and Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), Migratory Bird Treaty Act, state laws, and the laws of other countries. Items being sold (in addition to those shown here) included leopard and jaguar pelts, elephant ivory, sea turtle products, walrus ivory and crocodile parts, as well as live, injurious walking catfish.
Bengal tiger rug/New Jersey (federally protected). Credit: USFWS
