Feb 18, 2021 12:21 PM EST
International Wildlife trade which is said to worth between $4 to $20 billion per year is triggering declines of over 60% in the abundance of species on the planet, according to scientists who call for more study on the impacts of this uncompromising threat across the whole world.
The researchers of the University of Sheffield in the UK and other researchers found out that the wildlife trade is causing a reduction of around 62% in the abundance of species, with helpless species suffering losses of over 80%.
Trade Managing Policies
Even though there are policies regarding wildlife trading, the research released in the journal Nature Ecology and Evolution, cautioned that without more knowledge about the effects of wildlife trade these policies cannot protect the species.
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World Animal Protection calls on PetSmart® to end the sale of exotic pets
January 19, 2021 GMT
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NEW YORK, Jan. 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ World Animal Protection, a global animal welfare non-profit is, today, launching a campaign urging PetSmart® to end the sale of reptiles and amphibians. The group notes that the sale of wild animals poses a risk to both animal welfare and public health. Whether these animals, including snakes and lizards, are captured from the wild or bred in captivity, they suffer immensely. Many die prematurely, including in transit to their destination. If they do make it to their destination, these animals are kept in inadequate environments which can lead to physical and psychological issues and many die in their first year as a pet in people’s homes.
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