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trafficked – adj. bought or sold illegally, especially between countries

mammal – n. a type of animal that feeds milk to its young and that usually has hair or fur covering most of its skin

scaly – adj. covered with many small thin plates

claw(s) – n. a sharp curved part on the toe of an animal, such as a cat or bird

vulnerable – adj. easily hurt or harmed physically, mentally, or emotionally

species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants

awareness – n. knowledge that something, such as a situation, condition, or problem, exists

horn(s) – n. one of the hard pointed parts that grows on the head of some animals, such as cattle, goats, or sheep

fingernail(s) – n. the hard covering at the end of your fingers

toxic – adj. containing poisonous substances