- Social media is used in West Africa.
- It helps sell bushmeat illegally.
- Bushmeat is animal meat from wild animals.
- This can cause diseases for people.
- People can buy bushmeat online.
- Regulating this trade is important.
Difficult words
- bushmeat — Animal meat from wild animals.
- diseases — Illnesses that can make people sick.
- regulating — Controlling or managing something.
- social media — Online platforms for sharing information.
- sell — To offer something for people to buy.
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Discussion questions
- Do you think selling bushmeat should be allowed?
- How can social media help people?
- What are some healthy food options?
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