1. Suitcase for Survival

2. 1. Monitor Lizard Threatened- Endangered Wallet Skin
Import of animals or items made from animals is only permissible for some species with appropriate species. The treat is exploitation of a very limited resource.
$85

3. 2. Green Sea Turtle Threatened Carapace, Boot (skin), Bracelet (shell)
International trade in sea turtles, whole or in pieces, is strictly forbidden. If you bring any item into the U.S. as a tourist, you will be fined $20,000 and spend 1 year in prison.
$150, $250, $75

4. 3. Caiman
Not a threatened species in most areas. One subspecies is threatened.
Belt (skin)
Legal trade is based on local population samples and harvest quotas each year, but illegal trade undermines sustainability of harvesting.
$80

5. 4. Marine Toad
Locally threatened and endangered in native range (Texas- Central America), but considered a dense invasive species in non native areas (Australia)
Purse (skin)
Transport of live toads is illegal due to invasive threats, and transport of dead toads is illegal due to concerns about local population numbers
$135

6. 5. Elephant Endangered Bracelet (tail hair), Warthog Carving (Tusk)
Illegal to hunt, kill or posses any parts of an elephant that were not grandfathered in. Also, possessing live elephants is severely restricted.
$100+

7. 6. Tegu Lizzard All species are listed as threatened
Skin, Women’s shoe (skin)
Import of live animals, or of items made from products of animals (skins, etc) is only permissible from some species with appropriate permits. The threat is exploitation of a very limited resource.
$80+

8. 7. Rhinoceros All subspecies listed as endangered Pills (Horn)
Dealing in any parts of a rhino, or in live animals, is strictly illegal.
$25/tablet

9. 8. Crocodile
Several species are listed as threatened, and several more are in danger due to habitat loss & over collection. Some species are endangered.
Cardholder (skin), Boot (skin), Belly (skin)
Hunting, trapping, etc are strictly regulated, depending on the species.
$109, $300, $1,500

10. 9. Walrus Near threatened Bracelet (tusk), Tusk
Killing only allowed by a select group of native peoples.
$695, $850

11. 10. Baleen Whale Many species are Threatened or Endangered Bracelet
In many countries, hunting and importing goods is strictly prohibited
$100

12. 11. Scorpion
Over collection has led many species to be vulnerable or threatened
Specimen
Collection and import of specimens (dead or alive) into the U.S. can only be done by permit-holding companies
$20

13. 12. Insects, general
Over collection has led to many species to be vulnerable or threatened
Rhinoceros Beetle Specimen
Collection & import of specimens (dead or alive) into the U.S. can only be done by permit-holding companies.
$35

14. 13. Cobra
Over collection and habitat destruction has led many species to be vulnerable or threatened
Skin, Purse (Skin)
Collection and import of specimens (dead or alive) into the U.S. can only be done by permit-holding companies
$100

15. 14. Tiger Endangered, all species in series threat of extinction
“Plaster” Medicine (Bones)
Illegal to hunt, kill or possess any part of a tiger
Up to $27,000/package

16. 15. Rock Python
All species are listed as either threatened or endangered
Skin
Import of live animals, or of items made from products of animals (skins, etc) is only permissible for some species with appropriate permits. The threat is exploitation of very limited resource
$775

17. 16. Cholla Cactus
Over collection has led to concern regarding future of populations
Rainstick
Must have a proper permit to import items into the U.S.
$35

18. All species are listed as either threatened or endangered
Belt (skin)
Import of live animals, or of items made from products of animals (skins, etc) is only permissible for some species with appropriate permits. The threat is exploitation of very limited resource
$96
17. Reticulated Python

19. 18. Coral
Many reef building coral species are listed as threatened or endangered , and most coral areas are protected
Specimen
Illegal to harvest coral from any protected area; import of foreign coral is not illegal

20. 19. Fur Seal
Seal species are mostly listed as threatened, mainly due to overhunting by humans, though many populations are recovering
“Tea Balls” Medicine (Penis)
Hunting is still legal in many areas, though import of most items is banned in the U.S.
$442

21. 20. East Asian Deer
Many East-Asian Deer species are facing habitat destruction and over-hunting. Several are thought to be extinct in the wild.
Antler in Velvet
Possessing or transporting antlers from Asian deer in velvet, used in medicines, is strictly prohibited in most areas.
$50- $150

22. 21. Bull Shark Classified as near threatened Jaws
Import of any items is prohibited in the U.S. without proper permits, to limit the impacts of harvesting on populations
$110

23. 22. Burmese Python
All species are listed as either threatened or endangered
Wallet (skin)
Import of live animals, or of items made from products of animals (skins, etc) is only permissible for some species with appropriate permits. The threat is exploitation of very limited resource, mainly from over collection for pet trade
$65

24. 23. Iguana
Several species are listed as threatened and several more are in danger due to habitat loss and over colelction
Boot (skin)
Import of live animals, or of items made from products of animals (skins, etc) is only permissible for some species with appropriate permits. The threat is exploitation of very limited resource
$225

25. 24. Asian Leopard Cat
Classified as near-threatened, largely due to habitat loss
“Plate” Skin, Tanned
Import of any items is prohibited in the U.S.
$1000-$2000

26. 25. Luna Moth Conservation status unknown Specimen
Collection and important of specimens (dead or alive) into the U.S. can only be done by permit-holding companies
$20

27. 26. Shells, Assorted
Concern is that organisms are removed from water while alive and used for shells only
Lei
Illegal to import shells or possess shells, due to uncertain method of collection
$50

28. 27. Seahorse
Concern that overharvesting will lead to population decline
Specimens
Illegal to trade or carry wild seahorse internationally
$50/each

29. American Alligator population is stable, other alligator populations are threatened
Purse (skin)
Hunting or possessing any animal parts is strictly prohibited
$200-$1,000
28. American Alligator

30. 29. Helmet Shell
Over collection has led to concern regarding future populations
Shell
Must have a proper permit to import items into the U.S.
$50

31. 30. Stingray Vulnerable or Threatened Men’s shoe (Skin)
Most species are illegal to export from native lands; those that are legal are governed by permits and quotas
$300-$12,000

32. 31. Blue Coral
Many reef building coral species are listed as threatened or endangered, and most coral areas are protected
Necklace
Illegal to harvest coral from any protected area; import of foreign coral is not legal
$60

33. 32.Musk Deer Listed as Vulnerable Medicine (Spray)
Hunting by some native peoples for food allowed; all other hunting is strictly regulated, and import/export of items is prohibited
$40

34. 33. Sea Star
Over collection has led to concern regarding future of populations
Specimen
Must have a proper permit to import items into the U.S.
$20