According to Kim Hae-sung, founder of an NGO called the
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These animals are literally priceless because trading in endangered species, especially elephants, is prohibited.
“For the last 20 years, the number of animals in national zoos declined from 4,000 to 3,000,” Kim said, “but it’s hard to purchase animals because of international law.” Therefore,
According to Kim, an official from
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