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"Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social
media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces.
The United States is one of the biggest markets for the wildlife trade. And our
new research has identified an astonishing number of unregulated wild-caught
animals being brought into the US – at a rate 11 times greater than animals
regulated and protected under the relevant global convention.
Wildlife trade can have major negative consequences. It can threaten the wild
populations from which animals and plants are harvested, and introduce novel
invasive species to new environments. It can also lead to diseases transmitted
from wildlife to humans and threaten the welfare of trafficked animals.
Tackling this problem requires an international effort – particularly by rich
nations where the demand for exotic pets is greatest."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
