Wildlife trafficking is a serious threat to the environment. Animals are usually taken from their natural habitat and sold on the black market for large amounts of money. Removal of these animals from their natural habitat affects the ecosystem, ruins the food chain (cause and effect) and risks driving those animals towards extinction (Freeland 2010). Bushmeat hunting is common in many underdeveloped parts of the world where hunting of wild animals occurs. The bushmeat trade refers to the sale of any wild species, but western sources focus on the trade specifically involving wild animals. Some bushmeat hunters within Africa have been targeting the gorilla, chimpanzee, bonobo and other primate species. The great apes constitute less than 1% of bushmeat sold on the market (John et al. 2003). The bushmeat trade represents a serious threat to the ape populations of Africa; it has distressed many conservationists and advocates of animal rights and great ape personhood. The effect of the bushmeat hunting has not only impacted the ape population but it has changed the regeneration processes of the African rainforests. A study conducted by Effiom et al. (2013) verified the transforming effects of bushmeat hunting on plant communities within the tropical forests and is one of the first studies conducted for the African continent. This assessment will explain wildlife trafficking and demonstrate how the bushmeat trade has negatively impacted the African ape livelihood and the ecology of African rainforests. Wildlife Trafficking is driven by the demand of the consumers. These traffickers are receiving huge amounts of money for providing a commodity where cost is minimal, making this an extremely tempting offer, especially for those in desperate need of finances. Traffickers usually hire workers to do the dirty work of hunting and this is accomplished with the help of organized groups. These groups specialize in exploiting and trading wildlife creatures (Eia-international 2012). The larger organized groups tend to target deprived people in poor areas, such as people from remote villages. The targeted village people are typically illiterate, being unaware of the actual price for the hunt or its effect towards an ecosystem. Some organized groups have been reported to take over the villages and hold hostages to force the men to work. Hunting the animals could get a little dangerous. The hunters tend to hunt at night to escape the eyes of the law. The trade includes bones, animal parts, scales, skins, meat, pets, and collector's trophies (Freeland 2010). There are not many advantages within wildlife trade but two points are noteworthy. The first is that poor villagers get a chance to earn a large amount of money to support themselves and their family (Eia-international 2012). Another and more useful point is the possibility of mating a male and female animal together to reproduce in a zoo or a nature reserve, which could lessen the chances of species extinction (IFAW 2011). Wildlife trafficking has a negative effect on the environment and it affects the biodiversity of the species. According to IFAW (2011), at least half of the animal population that is targeted by trafficking will be gone within the century. Moreover, any reason that could affect the number of animals or plants in the ecosystem could contribute to the loss of more animals and plants (Eia-International 2012). Even indirect actions such as the extreme heat caused by global warming and human-induced actions could kill plants, thus affecting the animals and their feeding habits. Furthermore, contributing to the support of the businesses by buying those animals or the crafts made from animal bones or skins helps in the net profit growth of the organizations. This leads to the increase of the organizations illegal work and activities. Wildlife trafficking is connected to both drug trafficking and human trafficking as they are all connected by a complex network of organized crime. Wildlife trafficking is a vital financial resource for these organizations. The negative effects are both dangerous to animals and humans. There is more of a detrimental affect towards the animal kingdom because this can cause a disruption with reproduction if they are missing a companion or they do not have the appropriate place (habitat degradation). To end the illegal act of exploiting animals, certain measures may be taken. Consumers must be aware of the dangers of the animal trade. Spreading global awareness and public knowledgeable of the situation can possibly lead to reducing the market demand for these animals, making the profit margin smaller and smaller until it is no longer worthwhile for the suppliers. Another measure that can be taken is to further enforce all methods of intervention. For example, reforestation, enforcement of the law, and providing other sources of income for supporting the poor peo