“What we know right now is that wildlife trade is only growing and the economic woes from the pandemic will take a toll on wildlife populations as more people turn towards payment instead of protection, especially in parts of Mexico,” said Cantu. “It’s a tragic situation across the board, but it undeniably spells out that right now is the time to increase trade regulations for imperiled species.”
Defenders of Wildlife and our partners in the Species Survival Network are urgently seeking increased protections for all 21 species of horned lizards as their populations continue to decline.
In a once every three-year chance, the United States or Mexico can bring a proposal to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Conference of Parties next year in Panama and strengthen the trade regulations around one of the leading causes of their decline, international trade for the pet industry.
Horned Lizards Need International Protection
Defenders of Wildlife and our partners in the Species Survival Network are urgently seeking increased protections for all 21 species of horned lizards as their populations continue to decline.
In a once every three-year chance, the United States or Mexico can bring a proposal to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) Conference of Parties next year in Panama and strengthen the trade regulations around one of the leading causes of their decline, international trade for the pet industry.
Horned Lizards Need International Protection