Endangered species news
Another example of the ripple effect crises can have on a society - Endangered species are being hunted to supplement food supplies for refugees fleeing the violence in Kenya.
Problems supplying fresh meat to refugees and the costs associated with aid are creating a situation that gives refugees mostly vegetarian food rations that they supplement with wild meat.
This graphic slide-show on MSNBC.com has some interesting information and pictures about bushmeat.
Africa is the only place to find some of these endangered species living in their natural habitats, and it is very unfortunate that although there are many African people committed to protecting these species, these humanitarian crises make the situation very complicated and tragic.
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