A Montana man has been charged with trafficking and conspiracy under federal law for cloning a Marco Polo sheep as well as breeding and selling its offspring and DNA across several states.

Marco Polo sheep inhabit Central Asia's Pamir Mountains in nations such as Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Kyrgyzstan and can only be imported as trophies with strict permitting.

Here the interesting facts of this case that could have far-reaching impacts on wildlife law.