News: smuggling
Hidden costs of global illegal wildlife trade
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An international team of experts, including researchers from the University of Adelaide, has highlighted that the illegal and unsustainable global wildlife trade has bigger ramifications on our everyday lives than you might think.
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US’s influence on Australia’s illegal pet trade
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In a study published in Conversation Letters, researchers at the University of Adelaide compared the illegal smuggling of live reptiles – including lizards, snakes and turtles – into Australia, to the unregulated pet trade of reptiles in the United States (US), to understand better the drivers of illegal wildlife trade, and develop a framework for anticipating future trends in wildlife smuggling.
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Stopping illegal trade of Aussie lizards
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Australian reptiles face serious conservation threats from illegal poaching fueled by international demand and the exotic pet trade.