The New York Times – Music:
For centuries, the standard wood used to make string instruments’ bows has come from the pernambuco tree in Brazil. Its future is uncertain.
Category: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species
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For Many Watch Buyers, the Appeal of Exotic Skins Is Waning
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Trading in the crocodile, alligator, lizard and python skins often used to make watch straps involves a labyrinthine process of documentation.