Exotic Pets Archives - Page 4 of 8

Jun 7 2022 | Sara Streeter

Cooperating To Combat The Asian Wild Animal Trade

To fight the illegal trade of wild animals, China and Southeast Asian countries must strengthen their legal cooperation. This article explains how they could do so. READ MORE

May 5 2022 | Casey Bond

Why Do People Keep Reptiles?

Despite their popularity, little is known about the needs of reptiles kept as companion animals. A new survey explores why people seek reptiles as companions and how they perceive their animals. READ MORE

Apr 19 2022 | Mona Zahir

Putting Ornamental Fish Welfare On Display

Ornamental fishes are housed in aquariums as a hobby or for display. This chapter explores the unique welfare harms facing ornamental fishes throughout their lives. READ MORE

Feb 17 2020 | Owen Rogers

The Wildlife Trade & Disease Spread

A study sheds light on how the exotic animal trade contributes to the spread of infectious diseases around the world, and what governments need to do to stop it. READ MORE

Jan 22 2020 | karol orzechowski

Wildlife Fundamentals: What We Included & What We Left Out

Today marks the release of our Wildlife Fundamentals! This blog gives you an overview of what you can find inside, and outlines what we left out and where you can learn more. READ MORE

Dec 20 2019 | Alex Higson

Global Patterns Of The Wildlife Trade

Because the wildlife trade focuses on species with particular traits, we can predict the species that are at the highest risk of being targeted in the future. READ MORE

Oct 21 2019 | Sara Streeter

What Do We Do About Parrots In The Wild?

At least 25 species of parrots now make their homes in the U.S. This study brings some of the unintended consequences of the exotic pet trade home to roost. READ MORE

Sep 18 2019 | Lukas Jasiunas

Exotic Companion Animals: Demand, Release, And Invasiveness

There are many issues with keeping exotic companion animals, but it's often unclear what we should do to reduce demand for them. This blog looks at the issue in depth from different advocacy perspectives. READ MORE

Aug 2 2019 | Amy Taylor

When Companions Become Pests

The exotic pet trade has led to a variety of non-native animal populations worldwide, and this study considers the gaps which must be addressed to reduce the invasion risk. READ MORE

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