7/8/2023 0 Comments Rhino 6 betaTanzanian reptile researcher John Lyrukura.They are destined for private collections, thousands of miles away from home.īut why are reptile traders turning to the black market, what pressure is this putting on chameleon species, and is there anything we can do about it? Tanzania has had a blanket ban on all wildlife exports since 2016, yet a range of reptiles - chameleons, snakes and geckos - have still found their way out of the country smuggled in luggage, wrapped up in socks or shoved inside plastic containers. In this episode we explore reptile smuggling in Tanzania, a country with a diverse range of magnificent animals, endemic to only tiny pockets of rainforest. Animals are often forced to trade in their homes in tropical jungles for cramped living quarters in towns and cities. The global trade in exotic pets sees wild animals illegally caught and distributed around the world. Episode 2 Chameleons: from jungle to pet shop
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