trade

Sorry if this question already exists. I’ve been reading some forums on here and a few have mentioned that some zoos have given animals to individuals or private collections. My question is do they still do it? I know that most zoos who are apart of an association can only give/receive animals...

As the demand for Asian small-clawed otters rises rapidly in Japan, a CITES-related international trade ban on endangered otters from Southeast Asia will affect the trade in-country. The government plans to add restrictions on domestic trade as well. Amid boom in Japan, ban on trading...

Hi everyone, I recently opened a group on Facebook for all who are interested in collecting, sharing and discussing zoo literature. It includes an option to sell and exchange your material. It's primarily aim are zoo guidebooks but other things are of interest too e.g. zoological and biological...

"The Guardian has been given exclusive footage which shows the capture of young, wild elephants in Zimbabwe in preparation, it is believed, for their legal sale to Chinese zoos. In the early morning of 8 August, five elephants were caught in Hwange national park by officials at Zimbabwe Parks...

What are the most exotic/strange/uncommon animals that you have seen on the pet trade within the last 40 years? You could have seen these exotic/uncommon/strange animals either as pets or for sale as pets. I have seen many civets, lorises and macaques for sale in South-East Asian markets...

What are peoples opinions of the movement in conservation and the trade of exotic animals in this country How do you think the exotic pet trade affectes the conservation efforts within the coutries where these animals are often taken from. Pleas elet me know Any opinions are welcome :)

The private possession of exotic big cats in the USA is a huge problem. Only 18 states ban the ownership of big cats from bobcats to tigers, these cats are often kept in substandard conditions, exploited and live miserable lives. Watch this video and find out if it's legal to privately own a...

Here is our latest PSA: Please help us end the exploitation and abuse: Laws Thanks!:)