Recent seizures at Chennai International Airport highlight the ongoing issue of wildlife smuggling, with customs officials confiscating 49 exotic animals, including gibbons and cobras. This article explores the ten most smuggled animals worldwide, emphasizing the threats they face from poaching and illegal trade.

• 01Chennai customs officials seized 49 exotic animals, revealing the scale of wildlife smuggling.
• 02Tigers, rhinos, and elephants are among the most trafficked species due to their body parts.
• 03Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals globally, hunted for their scales and meat.
• 04The illegal pet trade significantly impacts species like macaws and radiated tortoises.
• 05Conservation efforts are critical to combat the decline of these endangered species.

The illegal wildlife trade threatens biodiversity and can disrupt local ecosystems, impacting communities dependent on these species.