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track illegal trade in wildlife [PDF]

open access: yesNature, 2012
Luís Felipe Toledo   +2 more
openaire   +1 more source

Regulatory compliance and support for altered management of the exotic pet trade

open access: yesConservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Globally, the exotic pet trade has contributed to species invasion, disease, and animal welfare risks. Although scientists have advocated for increased trade regulation, the success of management and regulatory efforts depends on compliance by participants in the exotic pet trade. We used a regulatory compliance framework to investigate exotic
Elizabeth N. Pratt   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

The Efficacy of Downlisting the African Elephant under CITES: A Critical Assessment

open access: yes, 2014
International trade in wildlife and endangered species is an extremely lucrative business, bringing in an estimated five billion US dollars annually. This makes it one of the world's largest industries. Nearly one third of this trade is illegal. Millions
Braby, Justine
core  

Using customs data to understand overlooked trade in non‐CITES birds between Africa and Asia

open access: yesConservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract The international trade in live birds poses risks to animals, people, and biodiversity. To effectively mitigate these risks, decision‐makers require information on the volume, dynamics, and direction of trade. Despite Africa once being the largest exporter of birds by region, very little data exist on recent trade in live birds not listed on ...
Alisa Davies   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

UNDERSTANDING OF ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE

open access: yes
The ongoing battle against illegal poaching is crucial for the survival of numerous endangered species and the preservation of biodiversity. This type of illegal activity not only threatens specific populations but also destabilizes entire ecosystems. The dire consequences of poaching extend to species extinction.
openaire   +2 more sources

Evaluating synthetic substitutes to reduce illegal harvesting and support species recovery

open access: yesConservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Providing synthetic substitutes is a widely promoted strategy to shift consumer demand away from wildlife products derived from threatened species. Yet, there is little evidence on whether product substitution prevents illegal or unsustainable harvesting and contributes to the recovery of threatened populations.
Aditya Shekhar Malgaonkar   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Common reasons for the illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products.

open access: yes, 2013
Common reasons for the illegal trade of wildlife and wildlife products.
Amy L. Sonricker Hansen (295285)   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Informal supply chains of wild meat from rural Amazonia and food security in an urban center

open access: yesConservation Biology, EarlyView.
Abstract Iquitos, the most populated city in the Peruvian Amazon, is a hub in the regional supply chain of wild meat and supplies urban consumers. Studies on wild meat consumption have focused primarily on markets, limiting the scope of species considered to those that are economically valuable and potential inferences from those data.
Fiorella Briceño Huerta   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

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