Seized Endangered Species Exhibit in Brisbane Airport, Australia

Chances are that if you’ve walked through the big yellow departure gate of Brisbane International Airport, you have passed this inconspicuous glass cabinet. Upon closer inspection, the contents inside are not what you’d typically see in an airport terminal, such as a taxidermized mongoose in mid-fight with a cobra. This display is comprised entirely of illegal animal products seized by border security at customs. They now serve as a reminder to travelers not to engage in animal trading while abroad. These items represent a fraction of one of the most…

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