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Wildlife trade in Brazil: A closer look at wild pets welfare issues

Overview of attention for article published in Brazilian Journal of Biology, February 2014
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Title
Wildlife trade in Brazil: A closer look at wild pets welfare issues
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Brazilian Journal of Biology, February 2014
DOI 10.1590/1519-6984.18912
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VV Kuhnen, VT Kanaan

Abstract

Wild animals have been kept as pets for centuries, in Brazil companionship is one of the main reasons why wild species are legally bred and traded. This paper is an attempt to call the attention for problems concerning the welfare of wild pets involved in the trading system in Brazil. Some issues presented are: a) the significant increase in the number of wildlife breeders and traders and the difficulties faced by of the Brazilian government in controlling this activity; b) the main welfare issues faced by breeders and owners of wild pets; and c) the destination of wild pets no longer wanted. Finally, some recommendations are made having the welfare of the animals as a priority.

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Country Count As %
Unknown 41 100%

Demographic breakdown

Readers by professional status Count As %
Researcher 3 7%
Student > Bachelor 2 5%
Student > Postgraduate 1 2%
Unknown 35 85%
Readers by discipline Count As %
Agricultural and Biological Sciences 4 10%
Environmental Science 2 5%
Unknown 35 85%
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