Conservationists push for tighter controls as exotic pet trade surges
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Conservationists are raising fresh concerns as the exotic pet trade rapidly expands across social media and online marketplaces, where rare reptiles, birds, and other wildlife are appearing with increasing frequency.
Breakdown
- Exotic pet trade is surging online, raising conservation concerns
- Calls for tougher regulations to protect wild species 14s
- CITES conference debates new safeguards; Tanzania supports action 18s
- Tanzania pledges to help improve enforcement and trade traceability 27s
- Proposals include bans on threatened species like Galapagos iguanas 59s