According to statistics, millions of wild animals are imported by Americans every year. While others are destined for zoos, other wild animals serve as trophies from hunts. Below are some of the animals imported in great numbers in the past few years.

1. Pythons – most popular species for skin products.
2. Black bears – serve as trophies from hunts in Canada.
3. Macaques – most popular species in Asia used for drug development.
4. African elephants – used in skin and leather items.
5. Sharks – their thin teeth are made into necklaces and jewelry.

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