snakes , Turtles ,spiders having a
domesticated exotic pet has become more
of a trend now. but as we see a rise in
demand for such rare pets . experts are
warning of an uptick in poaching.
especially , when it comes to Turtles.
Wildlife trade experts believe that
poaching driven by growing demand for
pets in the US ,Asia ,and Europe is
contributing to the global decline of
rare freshwater turtle and tortoise
species.
swimming in a plastic tub in a dimly lit
room , a small turtle hatchling is causing
concern among conservationists around
the world. the reason is simple , the spike
in Turtle poaching.
total portrait to meet the rising
demands of the species . as pets has
pushed more than half of the nearly 300
living turtle and tortoise species
closer to Extinction.
freshwater turtles make up some of the
most trafficked animals globally .the
demand exists due to a variety of
reasons ,consumers wanting them as pets,
commercial breeding ,consumption as food,
for medication ,and for the popularity of
their colorful shelves.
the condition has become so
bad that, the 184 Nation convention on
international trade in endangered
species of wild fauna and Flora ,which is
meeting in Panama from the 11th to the
25th of November.
November has seen a proposal that would
ban or limit the commercial trade in
more than 20 more turtle species.
the black market Turtle sales in the
US, Europe and Asia have led to
increased levels of poaching. and those
are precise figures on the total trade.
especially illegal trade can be hard to
find. Turtle populations are taking a
major hit and with the hike in demand
according to report, thousands of turtles
leaving the US on an annual basis.
reports confirming that the poaching
trade was previously concentrated in
Southeast Asia .but after many species
decline the activity grew in Africa and
is now headed towards America.