The constant depletion of wild flora and fauna in India due to uncontrolled human activities,
natural habitat destruction and covert poaching activities is threatening the ecological …

The volume and scale of commercial captive breeding of parrots have grown dramatically in
recent decades. Although it has been proposed, and is often assumed, that captive breeding …

A key component of nature's contribution to people is aesthetic value. 1, 2 Charismatic
species rally public support and bolster conservation efforts. 3, 4 However, an insidious …

The global legal wildlife trade is worth US $4–20 billion to the world's economy every year.
Raptors frequently enter the wildlife trade for use as display animals, by falconers or …

Emerging viral pathogens are a significant concern, with potential consequences for human,
animal and environmental health. Over the past several decades, many novel viruses have …

The increasing popularity of online commerce provides a new opportunity to investigate and
quantify the dynamics of pet trade. Understanding these dynamics, including relationships …

Simple Summary Animal welfare measures have been designed to improve the health and
environmental conditions of animals living under human control, for whatever reason …

Trade represents a significant threat to many wild species and is often clandestine and
poorly monitored. Information on which species are most prevalent in trade and potentially …

Parrots are popular with pet consumers and are one of the most traded groups of live birds
around the world. China has been considered as an important country in bird trades, but we …

Simple Summary Wildlife trade represents one of the main causes of biodiversity loss
worldwide. In an attempt to control this practice, both international and national legislation …