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Wildlife Trade & Trafficking

The legal and illegal wildlife trades move billions of animals a year, driving extinction risk and disease spillover. This hub covers CITES listings, exotic-pet demand, traditional-medicine markets and enforcement that actually works.

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Beak Trimming Policy Reform in 2024: Essential Strategies for Animal Welfare Advocates

Beak trimming policy reform focuses on phasing out this painful procedure in poultry farming by advocating for improved husbandry, genetic selection, and enriched environments.

By Eleanor Vance · 4 min read

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Which animal is trafficked most?
Pangolins are widely described as the world's most trafficked wild mammal, hunted for scales and meat despite full CITES protection.
How does wildlife trade cause pandemics?
Mixing stressed species from different ecosystems in dense markets creates ideal conditions for pathogens to jump hosts and reach humans.

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