Below are some of the main reasons found to be fuelling illegal wildlife trade in the region. Even though it is tricky to determine which of these reasons is the main factor contributing to the trade, it is safe for us to assume that they all work hand in hand to create the demand for wildlife products, which ultimately then drives the proliferation of illegal wildlife trade in Southeast Asia.

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 1. High Profits Margin
2. Medical Properties
3. Exotic Pets and souvenirs
4. Lack of Strict Law Enforcements
5. Poverty in the region