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"Birds sold in the pet trade are often colourful and charismatic creatures.
Some can even be taught to talk, and they often provide owners with much-needed
companionship.
But there are negative aspects of the pet trade that warrant a closer look.
Concerns about the billion-dollar global pet industry have usually focused on
issues associated with the trade in endangered species, but the industry also
plays a critical role in moving invasive species around the globe. For birds,
it is the primary source of invasive species.
Our new study highlights how many pet birds, particularly parrot species, are
reported as lost by their owners. They are contributing to a consistently large
pool of escapees in our suburbs, with the potential to breed and spread."
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
