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Each year, the European Union imports an estimated 4,000 metric tons of frogs’ legs. That sum is the equivalent of around 200 million frogs killed to feed demand, the majority of which are caught in the wild as part of a trade that’s unregulated and unsustainable, according to a group of conservationists and researchers. In […]
A major wildlife study is struggling to account for humanity's exploitation of animals. People use over 50,000 plants and animals for food and revenue, but experts believe this figure is conservative.
Over 21% of reptile species are threatened with extinction worldwide, according to a new global assessment of more than 10,000 species.
Washington, DC, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Conservation efforts for other animals have likely helped protect many reptile species, according to a...
Skin in the game? Reptile leather trade embroils conservation authority The reptile skin trade is a controversial issue, with some experts saying that harvesting programs help conserve species and provide livelihood benefits, while others say that the trade is fraught with issues and animal welfare concerns. From a conservation standpoint, there is evidence that the reptile skin trade is sustainable for some species and in some contexts, but other research suggests that the trade could be decimating wild populations and doing more harm than good. Exotic leather is falling out of favor in the ...