South Africa's Karoo desert is facing a major crisis with the poaching of rare and unusual succulent species.
These rare, unique-looking Karoo succulents are being traded illegallyThe Karoo desert is a biodiversity hotspot spanning South Africa and Namibia, and contains many rare succulent plants.
Many species are endemic to the Succulent Karoo, making them highly sought after by collectors in the US, Europe, and East Asia. The Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated the problem. According to Van Wyk, people had more time to find a hobby, and plants were one of the only things that could connect people to the outside world during lockdowns.
A local livestock farmer noted that when poaching money flows in, drug and alcohol use in the community increases, along with other social issues. Orlando Pirates are ready to make some big calls regarding their roster as they look to make space for several PSL stars.
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