/ 25 December 2024

Illegal succulent trade is rampant in South Africa

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That sucks: The illegal trade in South Africa’s succulent plants is a major threat to the survival of many species. Photo: Yurou Guan

A new report highlights the battle to save rare local plants from extinction

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