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Exotic butterflies are a highly sought-after commodity. Every year, more than 100,000 butterflies are transported around the world to be sold as collector's items. As a result, some species are on the verge of extinction. The report is an investigative piece that reveals how the trade in exotic butterflies works around the world. It shows how in Indonesia, for example, where there are more than 2,000 species, rare specimens are mainly caught. They are then sold in Japan, among other countries, for thousands of dollars. Indonesian environmentalists are trying to combat this trade in order to preserve biodiversity. #dwdocumentary #documentary #butterflies ـــــ DW Documentary brings you information beyond the headlines. Marvel at the best documentaries from German channels and international production companies. Meet enigmatic people, travel to far-off lands and understand the complexities of modern life - always close to global events and current affairs. Subscribe to DW Documentary and discover the world around you. Subscribe to DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary Our other YouTube channels: ⮞ DW Documentary: /dwdocumentary ⮞ DW Documentary Free Download: /dwdocarabia ⮞ DW Doku: /dwdoku ⮞ DW Documentary Mobile: /dwdochindi For more information, please visit: http://www.dw.com/zonadocu http://www.dw.com/primerplano http://www.dw.com/español Instagram: /dwdocumentary Facebook: /dw.stories DW Netiquette: http://p.dw.com/p/14KkY