Communities in Southern Mexico are protecting endangered Military Macaws
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Protecting endangered species is a constant battle in Latin America, especially because of animal trafficking. According to the World Wildlife Fund, animal population sizes have dropped 94% in the last 50 years, the largest fall in any part of the planet. The most trafficked animals are birds. That’s why correspondent Alasdair Baverstock went birdwatching in Mexico.
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