International succulent theft grows as illegal trade

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Succulents are wildly popular among plant enthusiasts. So much so that theft of the plants has actually become a massive illegal trade across the globe. Host Carolyn Beeler speaks with Jared Margulies, an assistant professor at the University of Alabama, about what’s behind this growing illegal trade.

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