jerald tan explains why the hunt for animals continues. >> the use of animal parts in traditional medicinehave put species at risk. rhinos are under threat because their horns are believed to relieve fevers and lower blood pressure but according to cites, the global organization that protects endangered animals it becomes less about the health benefits and more about wealth. ivory from elephants is prized by the super-rich as artwork. 40,000 kilograms were seized in africa alone. cheetahs are being sold as pets where they fetch around $10,000 each. smaller creatures are not overlooked either. rose wood from madagascar, highly sought for its durability and rare color, more than 100,000 tons have been seized since november. these are the 35,000 species of wildlife, regulated by cites, regulated so they don't disappear. >> coming up. they didn't win the world cup. but a hero's welcome for a losing soccer team. the coverage gap only on al jazeera america >> in washington state, the first legal marijuana stores are set to often on tuesday. the first license will be issued tomorrow. retailers wi